During Ancient Rome, Latin was the primary language for writing. Greek was also a popular language since it was spoken by so many people in the Roman empire's eastern provinces. Other languages used for writing include Egyptian hieroglyphics, Punic (language of Carthage), and several others. However, not all writings in Ancient Rome were in Latin. Some documents were written in Greek or another language. For example, one of the most important documents in Ancient Rome is called the Edictus ("Edicts") because they were edicts from the emperor that changed or clarified existing law. These documents were often adopted as legislative acts by the Senate and voted on by the People's Assemblies. When they were done with debating, these documents would be inscribed on marble plates and placed inside the temple of Jupiter Capitolinus. The priests at this temple would copy the texts into a special book called the Libri Fecerei ("Book of Incised Letters"). This book was kept in the imperial archives where scholars today can still see some of the manuscripts. Other examples include letters, bills of sale, and accounts books. All over Rome you will find examples of documents in the Ancient Roman language: Latin.