When was the Alphabet invented?

The Alphabet was invented around 1800 BC by the Phoenicians in Lebanon.

A set of letters representing individual sounds that combine to form written words.

Year invented1800 BC
InventorPhoenicians
CountryLebanon
Region at the timePhoenicia
CategoryCommunication

Who invented the Alphabet?

The Phoenicians invented the Alphabet around 1800 BC in Lebanon.

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