Invention of writing

1. An ancient artifact that played a crucial role in deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics
3. A writing instrument made from a bird feather that was commonly used before the invention of the modern fountain pen
4. A rolled-up piece of parchment or papyrus that was used for writing in ancient times
9. A type of paper made from reeds that was commonly used in ancient Egypt for writing
10. An early alphabet developed by the Phoenician civilization, which served as the basis for many modern alphabets
11. An essential component of writing, made from a variety of materials including carbon, iron gall, and vegetable dyes
13. A type of writing that uses pictorial symbols to convey meaning
14. Small, portable writing surfaces used in ancient Rome that were made of wax-coated wooden boards

1. A writing instrument made from a reed that was commonly used in ancient civilizations, especially in the Middle East
2. A writing system used by the ancient Egyptians that consisted of pictorial symbols
5. A person who was trained in the art of writing in ancient civilizations, often tasked with recording important events and documents
6. A simplified form of hieroglyphic writing used for everyday purposes in ancient Egypt
7. One of the earliest known writing systems, invented by the ancient Sumerians
8. A writing material made from animal skin, commonly used in medieval Europe
12. A common medium for writing in ancient Mesopotamia, consisting of a flat piece of clay that could be inscribed with a stylus