Greek language and literature examines the ancient Greek language, literature and culture, as well as research focused on them and their residual effects. Classical Greek language and literature have ...

2. Egyptian Hieroglyphs - 3200 BCE One of the most well-known and oldest writing systems, Egyptian hieroglyphs were largely referred to as “holy writing” in the Greek language due to their reverence.

or written language made of individual letters, is a newer invention, but now, archaeologists believe they have discovered the “oldest known alphabet” ever found. “Previously, scholars ...

Archaeologists in Norway have discovered fragments of the world’s oldest rune stone in Svingerud burial field, dating back to 50 BC–275 AD.