At Sumerisches-Glossar.de the complete sign list as PDF with all cuneiform signs in their Neo-Assyrian shape and with an introduction by Rykle Borger is to be found.

Feb 23, 2025 · Cuneiform signs can be categorized into three major types: Logograms: These represent entire words or concepts, often derived from the pictographic origins. Phonetic …

May 26, 2021 · Cuneiform was a writing system invented by the ancient Sumer people of the Mesopotamian region (ancient Middle East). According to historians, this form of writing …

Cuneiform scripts are marked by and named for the characteristic wedge-shaped impressions (Latin: cuneus) which form their signs. Cuneiform is the earliest known writing system [5] [6] …

Sumerian cuneiform is the earliest known writing system. Its origins can be traced back to about 8,000 BC and it developed from the pictographs and other symbols used to represent trade …

Mar 3, 2025 · Cuneiform consists of several hundred signs, each with its own meaning and pronunciation. Some of the most common signs include: 𒀭 (dingir) – Represents “god” or …

The Cuneiform Digital Library Initiative (CDLI) sees as one of its major goals the implementation of an online sign list for the early phases of cuneiform, ca. 3300-2000 B.C.

Cuneiform – When people think of the Sumerians, they often think of Cuneiform, the style of writing they used. Cuneiform is by far the most well-known Sumerian symbol. Cuneiform is the …

Feb 20, 2025 · Examples of mythological symbols in cuneiform inscriptions include: The winged sun disk: Associated with the god Shamash, representing justice and protection. The lion: …

The goal of the Sign Lists project is to provide digital access to all cuneiform sign lists from the middle of the third millennium B.C.E. until the end of cuneiform culture by linking digital images …