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Echoes of Ancient Script Origins
Moderate difficulty suitable for most players
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  • 1. Wedge-shaped script of ancient Mesopotamia
  • 3. Visual symbols carved on temple walls in Egypt
  • 4. A carved or inscribed symbol in writing or art
  • 6. Script that spread widely across the Middle East
  • 7. Biblical city associated with the origin of languages
  • 9. Latin root referring to language or tongue
  • 10. Ancient Indo-European language of sacred texts
  • 14. To translate or interpret hidden writing
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  • 2. Mystical letters used by early Germanic tribes
  • 5. Handwritten document predating printed books
  • 8. A sign representing an idea or concept in writing
  • 11. Writing system based on sounds rather than letters
  • 12. Ancient civilization credited with developing an alphabet
  • 13. Assyrian city with ancient cuneiform inscriptions
  • 15. Mysterious language of ancient Italy before Latin
  • 16. Ancient prophet or interpreter of cryptic messages

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