1. Writing Implement:
* Cuneiform stylus: This was a wedge-shaped tool made from wood, bone, or reed. The stylus was held like a pencil and used to press the wedge-shaped marks into the clay.
2. Writing Surface:
* Clay tablets: Fresh, moist clay was shaped into tablets of various sizes, ranging from small tokens to large slabs. The clay would then be dried in the sun or baked in a kiln.
3. Other Materials:
* Water: Water was needed to keep the clay moist and workable.
* A smooth surface: A flat, hard surface was needed to support the clay tablet while writing.
* A tool to mark the tablet: A ruler or other tool was used to create evenly spaced lines or grids on the tablet to guide the writer.
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