Tag #Proto-Sinaitic

What is the significance of the newly discovered clay cylinders found in Syria, and how do they alter our understanding of the alphabet's origins?

A newly discovered set of clay cylinders in Syria, unearthed from a tomb dating back to 2400 BCE, may represent the earliest known alphabet, predating the previously known oldest alphabet by 500 years. These cylinders contain inscriptions that two experts on ancient alphabets have identified as possessing hallmarks of alphabetic writing.