@linguistics #archaeology

The "Cascajal Block" is an #Olmec engraved slab found in the State of #Veracruz , #Mexico in 1999. It has been dated to around 900-650 BC (its dating is still controversial) and may represent the oldest #writingsystem in the #Americas , since it contains 62 #undeciphered glyphs (many if them repeated). It is still kept in the village of "Lomas of Tacamichapan", where it was originally found. 1st photo is mine.

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@linguistics #archaeology

The "Cascajal Block" is an #Olmec engraved slab found in the State of #Veracruz , #Mexico in 1999. It has been dated to around 900-650 BC (its dating is still controversial) and may represent the oldest #writingsystem in the #Americas , since it contains 62 #undeciphered glyphs (many if them repeated). It is still kept in the village of "Lomas of Tacamichapan", where it was originally found. Photos my own.

#ancientlanguages #languages