Photo: Dafna Gazit, Israel Antiquities Authority
What is believed to be the oldest written sentence in humanity's first alphabet has been found inscribed on an ancient comb unearthed in Israel and the message relates to a problem that still persists to this day. Although the remarkable object was reportedly discovered a few years ago at a site that was once a thriving Canaanite city state, it was only late last year when a researcher noticed the peculiar writing contained on the piece. A subsequent examination determined that the message was penned in the Canaanite script, which is humanity's earliest known alphabet.
More on this enlightening story at the Coast to Coast AM website.