“Syria: From Symbol to Letter” Exhibition

ON THE HISTORY OF WRITING: Damascus exhibition traces origins of writing in Syria from symbols to alphabet (R.H., SANA).

Damascus, April 28 (SANA) A new exhibition at the National Museum in Damascus traces the evolution of writing in Syria, from prehistoric symbols carved in stone to the emergence of the world’s earliest alphabet, highlighting Syria’s historical role in the development of writing.

Organized by the Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums, the exhibition “Syria: From Symbol to Letter” presents key milestones in the development of writing over the millennia. ...

Includes displays of Mari cuneiform tablets, Ugaritic tablets, and lots more.

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