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Decoding Ancient Lost Civilization Scripts
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  • 1. Prefix meaning 'early' or 'first,' often used for initial writing forms
  • 2. Term describing techniques to attract or decipher hidden meanings (used metaphorically)
  • 4. Wedge-shaped script used in ancient Mesopotamia
  • 5. Knotted cords used by Andean civilizations for record-keeping
  • 8. Type of ancient Aegean script used before the Greek alphabet
  • 10. Historic city known for manuscripts and trade along Silk Road
  • 12. Central American civilization known for complex hieroglyphs
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  • 3. One of the earliest Mesoamerican civilizations, famous for colossal heads
  • 6. Ancient Indian language with sacred texts and inscriptions
  • 7. Egyptian pictorial writing system
  • 9. Stepped pyramid structure associated with Mesopotamian cultures
  • 11. Ancient manuscript in book form, often containing inscriptions or info
  • 13. Characters used by ancient Norse and Germanic peoples
  • 14. South American empire known for quipu knot records

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