Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-07-13 09:18:50 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: D69AC6BA4E9394067E5CB574C3A8A5FB12EE75F7BF69C1D845BDB4D79A8268FF
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Original Note:
The 10000 yo claim is conjecture and, likely, a typo. [1] indicates improbability of lone 10000 yo doc, probably 1000yo given library established in 1073 CE. [2] surveys known writing systems. Sumerian at 3400 BCE is oldest. [3] Detailed history of writing. [1] https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/claim-of-10000-year-old-tibet-library-find-not-worth-paper-its-written-on/ [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_writing [3] https://sites.utexas.edu/dsb/tokens/the-evolution-of-writing/
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