Whether this is one of the earliest writing systems is disputed. The symbols went out of use around 3500 BC. One of the most well-preserved artifacts are the Tartaria tablets found near Tartaria, Romania.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vin%C4%8Da_symbols

http://www.prehistory.it/ftp/winn.htm

Video which argues that the symbols are a writing system https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyEcUR_wnsU&t=4s

Documentary on the Vinca which includes interviews with British and Serbian academics. One argues that the symbols are not a writing system. https://youtu.be/QedqnpacUUs

Whether or not this ancient civilization had a script, the topic is still a fascinating subject to delve into. Hopefully more academics study this issue in the near future.

by Cautious_Post_4910

1 comment

  1. There’s not much to translate, just a few symbols, could be sigils of imaginary things or correspondence tablets. Too early for a written language or ‘writing’ proper in those times like sumerian later.

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