Why was cuneiform useful to the Sumerians?

 Cuneiform writing was used to record a variety of information such as temple activities, business and trade. Cuneiform was also used to write stories, myths, and personal letters.

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Sumerians used Cuneiform to record data in the beginning when it was first discovered. Later, they used it to write legends, and stories they believed in.

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