The development of writing systems, such as cuneiform, hieroglyphics, and alphabets, by the Mesopotamians, Egyptians, and Phoenicians respectively, revolutionized human communication.
The ancient civilizations laid the groundwork for language and literature, providing the basis for modern communication and written expression. The development of writing systems, such as cuneiform, hieroglyphics, and alphabets, by the Mesopotamians, Egyptians, and Phoenicians respectively, revolutionized human communication. Ancient literary works, like the Epic of Gilgamesh, the Iliad and the Odyssey, and the Vedas, serve as the foundation for many literary genres and themes found in modern literature. The influence of ancient languages and literature can be seen in the establishment of literary canons and the preservation of cultural heritage.