When did ancient stories begin to be recorded in writing?

Ancient stories began to be recorded in writing around 3200 BCE with the advent of cuneiform script in Mesopotamia. The earliest examples include administrative records and hymns, but epic tales such as the "Epic of Gilgamesh" emerged shortly thereafter. Similarly, hieroglyphics in ancient Egypt also facilitated the recording of stories around the same time. These early written narratives laid the foundation for literature as we know it today.