In Mesopotamia, the birthplace of civilization ... and are believed to have been shaped like the commodities of daily life. open image in gallery A cylinder seal, left, and its design is imprinted ...

Learn more › The origins of writing in ancient Mesopotamia and beyond may rest ... Tracing how and when it began can reveal more about daily life in ancient societies and how our species evolved.

In Mesopotamia, the birthplace of civilization ... The clay tokens came in multiple sizes, and are believed to have been shaped like the commodities of daily life. Ferrara said they are geometric and ...