Example of "Jiahu Writing"
“Jiahu Writing” ( Chinese р 契 刻 符号 , pinyin : Jiǎhú qìkè fúhào ) is a conditional term referring to 16 inscriptions on prehistoric artifacts found in Jiahu , Henan Province, China . Some scientists date back to about 6600 BC. e. and belong to the Neolithic culture of Paligan . Other scientists are more skeptical.
Some signs of Jiahu resemble modern Chinese characters 目 “eye”, 日 “sun”, but the similarity is deceptive, since modern forms come from ancient prototypes that looked completely different.
Links
- Paul Rincon. 'Earliest writing' found in China . BBC News (April 17, 2003). Date of treatment January 19, 2010. Archived March 30, 2012.
- HelenR. Pilcher. Earliest handwriting found? / Chinese relics hint at Neolithic rituals. (eng.) . nature.com (April 30, 2003). Date of treatment June 2, 2013.