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The birthplace of the alphabet in Ancient Egypt - BBC
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3:16Now PlayingThe alphabet was invented by an underdog... #Human #EllaAlShamahi #Alphabet
In Egypt, Ella discovers how migrant workers were responsible for creating the first alphabet.
What does it take to tell the greatest story never written down? Human brings our species’ untold origin story to life – spanning 300,000 years, at least six human species, and with one extraordinary survivor: us.
Presented by Ella Al-Shamahi, Human brings together cutting-edge DNA science, global archaeology, and breathtaking visuals to tell this ambitious story in a totally new way.
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