Mark Changizi and his colleagues at Caltech examined more than a hundred ancient and modern writing systems.

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There is writing in an ancient script, Paleo-Hebrew, which was used by Jews largely for ceremonial purposes.

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Many surmise cuneiform writing originated in ancient Mesopotamia to record business transactions.

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Continental Humanists sought to apply Renaissance logic and critique to ancient texts, making the writing more digestible and accessible to a wider audience.

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The two researchers were writing about water religions in ancient Anatolia (Turkey).

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