Writing Quote by A. H. SAYCE
““It is not probable that the Hittite system of writing passed away without leaving its influence behind it ... There is reason to think that the curious syllabary which continued to be used in Cyprus as late as the age of Alexander the Great was derived from the Hittite hieroglyphs ... It is also possible that the names assigned to the letters even of the Phœnician alphabet were influenced by the hieroglyphs of the Hittites.””
About This Quote
Source Article: The Hittite Legacy in Writing, 2020
The Hittite writing system likely influenced later alphabets, including Cypriot and Phoenician scripts.
In simple terms: Hittite writing impacted later alphabets.
Key Takeaway
Recognize ancient influences on modern scripts.
Themes
history
language
influence
archaeology
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
scholarly
informative
When to use this quote
- academic research
- education
- museum curation
- language teaching
Key Concepts
script evolution
cultural transmission
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we trace indirect linguistic influences?
- What evidence would confirm Hittite impact?
A Different Perspective
Direct evidence is limited, making attribution speculative.
