Scholars remain divided over the nature of early Eurasian symbol systems, particularly those associated with the Neolithic Balkans. Proposed frameworks, such as Marija Gimbutas’ “Old European Script” and Harald Haarmann’s “Danube Script”, suggest these markings constituted functional, ritualistic, or early linguistic notation systems that predated Mesopotamian cuneiform. Conversely, significant counter-arguments challenge the existence of a true script within these traditions. Addressing this debate, this study investigates the broader phenomenon of pre-writing and proto-writing across Eurasia. It presents existing methodologies and archaeological discoveries to enquire whether unclassified symbol assemblages can meet the formal definitions of writing.