This cylinder could be inscribed with one of the world's oldest alphabets. (all photos by Glenn Schwartz, courtesy Johns Hopkins University) Success! Your account was created and you’re signed in.

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Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Who created the alphabet and decided its order?