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Period: 3400 BCE to 2800 BCE
Egyptian Hieroglyphics
It is very heavily discussed whether Babylonian writing had any influence on Egyptian hieroglyphics. We just assume that Egyptians heard about Babylonian writing early into their development, but Egyptian writing seems to be at least as old, or possibly a few hundred years older. There is evidence of Egyptian writing from around 3400 BCE. -
3000 BCE
Ancient Mesopotamia Writing
In the West, Writing was invented in Ancient Mesopotamia just prior to 3000 B.C.E., so this period includes visual appropriation (paintings, sculpture, and architecture) made before that time -
2800 BCE
Chinese Writing
The earliest form of Chinese writing that survives is on the tens of thousands of oracle bones used in the Shang Dynasty, somewhat over 3,200 years ago. -
1000 BCE
Americans Develop Writing
Writing appeared in the Americans much after than in the Middle East & China. This pushes back Olmec writing to around 1000 BCE