Humanity’s story is not just found in what we know — but in what we once knew and forgot. Across deserts, tombs, temples, and ruins, archaeologists and linguists have uncovered ancient writings etched into stone, clay, metal, and parchment. These lost scripts — from cuneiform and hieroglyphs to Linear B and proto-Sinaitic — represent the earliest human attempts to record thoughts, laws, and spiritual beliefs.
Translating these scripts is no small task. Many languages were used without vowels, punctuation, or clear grammar. Some were encoded in dialects long extinct, or even intentionally encrypted. Yet through painstaking comparisons, symbol charts, and cross-linguistic decoding, scholars have managed to bring long-silent voices back to life.
In this section, we explore the challenges and breakthroughs in decoding forgotten alphabets and mysterious inscriptions. From the Rosetta Stone that unlocked Egyptian hieroglyphs to recently discovered tablets that reveal new details about Mesopotamian life — the world of script translation is as exciting as any treasure hunt.
As we translate the forgotten words of civilizations past, we gain new insight into the beliefs, governance, and daily life of ancient peoples — and a clearer picture of our shared human journey.
