However, a few prominent writing systems developed around the same time as, or shortly after, cuneiform:
* Hieroglyphics in Egypt, which developed independently and around the same time as cuneiform.
* Linear B in Mycenaean Greece, which is a syllabic script (meaning it represents syllables, not individual consonants and vowels like cuneiform) and dates back to around 1450 BCE.
It's important to remember that these are just a few examples, and many other writing systems developed across different cultures and time periods.
If you are interested in a particular region or time period, I can give you more specific information!