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The Cradle of Civilization: Tracing the Origins of Human Societies
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Which ancient civilization is often regarded as the birthplace of writing?
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Mesopotamia
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Mesopotamia, located in present-day Iraq, is credited with developing the first known system of writing, known as cuneiform, around 3500 BCE.