As Homo erectus evolved into Homo sapien sapiens, changes in their habitat, stone tool technology, and diet were seen. ... Later the laws were carved on stone pillars called a stela. ... The sacred writings of the Near Eastern religions are among the oldest and greatest classics of world literature. ...

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Unlike the Sumerians, the Egyptians continued with their picture-writing system (Hieroglyphics, Greek for "sacred carving"). ... In 1799, the Rosetta stone was discovered and Hieroglyphics were finally able to be translated. ...

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