Which people first wrote their language by pressing symbols into wet clay using a pointed stick?

The people who first wrote their language by pressing symbols into wet clay using a pointed stick were the ancient Sumerians.

This writing system is known as cuneiform and is considered to be the earliest form of writing in the world. It developed in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BCE.

The Sumerians used a wedge-shaped stylus to create the symbols, which were then pressed into wet clay tablets. These tablets were then left to dry, preserving the writing for future generations.

Cuneiform writing was initially used for accounting and record-keeping, but it eventually evolved to encompass literature, law, and religion. It remained in use for over 3,000 years, with different cultures adopting and adapting it for their own languages.