The word ‘cuneiform’ refers to an ancient writing system characterized by wedge-shaped marks made on clay tablets. It was used by several ancient civilizations, particularly the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians, primarily in Mesopotamia, from around 3400 BCE until the first few centuries CE. The term ‘cuneiform’ itself comes from the Latin word ‘cuneus,’ meaning “wedge,” reflecting the shape of the characters. This writing system encompassed a variety of languages and was one of the earliest forms of written communication.
