The Oldest Writing

Anthropologists are people that study the ways of the past. They learn from items from the past. These items may be clothing, tools and etc. Well, in this case, its words.

Scientist found this block of rock that has writing on it. They believe that it is the oldest writing ever found in the Americas. It was found in Mexico. It is possibly 3,000 years old.

It was first found by workers. They were digging and come upon this rock. They noticed that it had carvings.

Experts believe it was from a tribal group called the Olmec

Scientists are very amazed by the Olmec for their ability to read and write. They don't know what the carvings mean all together. Its like a secret code. They are looking at other examples of Olmec items so they can learn more about the past.