July
30
/ 2023
The Chinese writing system is by far one of the most complex in the world, and its origins are truly ancient. In fact, Chinese characters are the oldest continuously used system of writing in the world, a fact that alone makes them very, very special. It is thus only natural to ask the question: where did these characters originate? A system of writing that is so complex and unique surely has to have a special place of provenance. Some scholars believe that the characters first came to existence amongst the Damaidi petroglyphs - ancient drawings carved in stone that reach far, far back in time. Are they the key to the riddle? Searching for the Origins: The Enigma of Damaidi
