Phoenician alphabet (may 4, 800 BC – aug 23, 701 BC)
Description:
Though the Greeks borrowed some of the alphabet from other cultures, this was their first true alphabet for their society.
The Phoenician Alphabet is important because it is still widely used today.
Added to timeline:
Date:
may 4, 800 BC
aug 23, 701 BC
~ 98 years
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