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First sentence ever written in Canaanite language discovered: Plea to eradicate beard lice

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Researchers have unearthed an ivory comb from 1700 BCE inscribed with a plea to eradicate lice. The finding provides direct evidence for the use of the Canaanite alphabet in daily activities some 3700 years ago.

Source: ScienceDaily.com