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What was the first alphabet in the world?

With so many ancient texts around the world, you might wonder which alphabet was the first to be developed. In other words, what is the oldest confirmed alphabet in the world? Experts told Live ...
The Astana Times

How Kazakhstan’s Writing System Evolved Through History

In 1912, prominent Kazakh linguist and reformer Akhmet Baitursynuly adapted the Arabic script to better reflect Kazakh ...
The Times of Israel

First written record of Semitic alphabet, from 15th century BCE, found in Egypt

Deputy Editor Amanda Borschel-Dan is the host of The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, What Matters Now, Friday Focus and The Reel Schmooze podcasts, and heads up The Times of Israel's features. Newly ...
The Sunday Times

From Brahmi script to modern Sinhala alphabet

Nimal Herath, an engineer by profession, has now written a book on ‘epigraphy’, the study of inscriptions. How he moved from engineering to archaeology, particularly to paleography, is a matter of ...
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Calligraphy and Script Lettering Workshop

This is a great opportunity to learn calligraphy and script lettering techniques, that can lead to developing and experimenting with beautiful hand-drawn designs. Registration is $369 with a discount ...