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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2025 · 3 MIN

Clay Tokens & Envelopes | Room 56

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Before writing, people counted with clay tokens sealed in envelopes — the first step toward cuneiform.

Before writing, people counted with clay tokens sealed in envelopes — the first step toward cuneiform.

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Before writing, people counted with clay tokens sealed in envelopes — the first step toward cuneiform.

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