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First known sentence written in ancient alphabet discovered - on a head lice comb

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Researchers have translated the first sentence written in the ancient language of Canaanites, the people of lands thought to have included parts of Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan. Believed to be the oldest known sentence written in the earliest alphabet, the inscription on the luxury item reads: “May this tusk root out the lice of the hair and the beard.”

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The Guardian

Oldest known sentence written in first alphabet discovered – on a head-lice comb

Timeless fret over hygiene picked out on engraved Bronze age comb from ancient kingdom of Judah

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Israel archaeologists find ancient comb with 'full sentence'

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli archaeologists have found an ancient comb dating back some 3,700 years ago and bearing what is likely the oldest known full sentence in Canaanite alphabetical script, according to an article published Wednesday.

1 year ago·United States

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abc News

Israel archaeologists find ancient comb with 'full sentence'

Israeli archaeologists say they have found an ancient comb dating back to Canaanite times and bearing what is likely the oldest known full sentence in an alphabetical script

1 year ago·United States

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CNN

Bronze Age comb reveals an ancient frustration with head lice

A seven-word inscription discovered by accident on a 3,700-year-old lice comb is the oldest known sentence written in an alphabet, according to a new study.

1 year ago·Atlanta, United States

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Irish Independent

Archaeologists find ‘oldest known full sentence in Canaanite script’ on comb

Israeli archaeologists have found an ancient comb dating back some 3,700 years and bearing what is likely the oldest known full sentence in Canaanite alphabetical script, experts have said.

1 year ago·Ireland

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The Washington Post

Israel archaeologists find ancient comb with 'full sentence'

Israeli archaeologists say they have found an ancient comb dating back to Canaanite times and bearing what is likely the oldest known full sentence in an alphabetical script

1 year ago

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