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10 Oldest Languages in The World. by mysticwarrior(m): 6:28am On Mar 20, 2023 |
Language is an essential part of human culture and history, and studying ancient languages can provide valuable insights into ways in life of ancient societies. The world's most ancient languages have evolved over time, and many have left an indelible mark on modern society. In this article, we'll explore some of the most ancient languages that have played a significant role in shaping human history. 1. Sumerian One of the earliest known written languages is Sumerian, which dates back to around 3200 BCE. Sumerian was spoken in Mesopotamia, which is now modern-day Iraq. It is considered the earliest known written language and was used for religious, administrative, and literary purposes. The Sumerians developed a complex system of writing using cuneiform script, which was written on clay tablets. 2. Akkadian Akkadian is an ancient language that was spoken in Mesopotamia from around 2400 BCE. It was the official language of the Assyrian and Babylonian empires and was used for administrative, legal, and literary purposes. Akkadian was written in cuneiform script and is known for its epic literature, including the Epic of Gilgamesh. 3. Egyptian Another ancient language is Egyptian, which dates back to around 3000 BCE. Egyptian was used for writing hieroglyphics, which were used for religious texts, inscriptions, and monumental architecture. The hieroglyphics were also used for writing on papyrus, a plant-based paper-like material that was used for documents and other written materials. 4. Hittite Hittite refers to an ancient language that was spoken in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) around 1600 BCE. It was written in cuneiform and is known for its legal and religious texts. The Hittites were a powerful civilization in the ancient Near East and were known for their use of iron weapons and chariots. 5. Hebrew Hebrew is a Semitic language that was spoken in ancient Israel and is still used today as the language of the Jewish religion. It dates back to at least 1000 BCE and was used for religious texts and everyday communication. Hebrew is known for its use in the Old Testament of the Bible. 6. Sanskrit Sanskrit is an ancient language of India, with roots dating back to around 1500 BCE. It was used for religious texts, poetry, and philosophy and is still studied today. Sanskrit is known for its complex grammar and its use in the Vedas, ancient Hindu texts that form the basis of Hinduism. 7. Chinese Chinese is another ancient language with a long history, with written characters dating back to around 1200 BCE. The earliest form of the language is known as the oracle bone script and was used for divination purposes. Chinese has had a significant influence on East Asian culture and is still spoken by millions of people today. 8. Phoenician Phoenician is an ancient language that was spoken in the Mediterranean region from around 1200 BCE. It was a language of trade and commerce, and the Phoenicians were known for their seafaring and mercantile activities. The Phoenician script was one of the first alphabets, with symbols representing sounds rather than words or concepts. This script later evolved into the Greek and Latin alphabets, which are still used today. 9. Aramaic Aramaic, an ancient language that was spoken in the Middle East from around the 10th century BCE to the 5th century CE has been a staple whenever mentioning ancient languages. It was used as a lingua franca in the Persian Empire and was also the language spoken by Jesus Christ. Aramaic is known for its use in religious texts such as the Talmud and parts of the Bible. 10. Gothic When you speak of Gothic, you speak of an ancient Germanic language that was spoken by the Goths in the 4th century CE. It is known for its use in the Bible translation known as the Gothic Bible, which is the earliest known translation of the Bible into a Germanic language. Gothic is also known for its complex grammar and rich vocabulary and has had a significant influence on the development of modern Germanic languages, such as German and English. In conclusion, Ancient languages offer a fascinating glimpse into the past, helping us to understand the development of human language, culture, and society. From the earliest known written language of Sumerian to the complex grammar and rich vocabulary of Gothic, each ancient language has played a unique role in shaping human history. Studying these languages can help us gain a better appreciation of the diversity and complexity of human language and the societies that created them. https://financequickfix.com/oldest-languages-in-the-world/. 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: 10 Oldest Languages in The World. by nams77: 7:54am On Mar 20, 2023 |
Good |
Re: 10 Oldest Languages in The World. by kollinzgee(m): 10:30am On Mar 20, 2023 |
Dey play just dey play,igbo and hausa language are over 5000 years old. 1 Like |
Re: 10 Oldest Languages in The World. by seunny4lif(m): 10:47am On Mar 20, 2023 |
Rubbish Yoruba is the oldest language in the world still spoken today. 3 Likes |
Re: 10 Oldest Languages in The World. by motayoayinde: 1:53pm On Mar 20, 2023 |
seunny4lif: |
Re: 10 Oldest Languages in The World. by motayoayinde: 1:54pm On Mar 20, 2023 |
ARABIC IS DEFINITELY ONE |
Re: 10 Oldest Languages in The World. by mysticwarrior(m): 1:58pm On Mar 20, 2023 |
motayoayinde:I don't think so, Arabic isn't as old as Persian which is the language spoken in Iran. 1 Like |
Re: 10 Oldest Languages in The World. by seunny4lif(m): 4:11pm On Mar 20, 2023 |
motayoayinde:Arabic language ke for where Iran people language called Persian is still alive. |
Re: 10 Oldest Languages in The World. by CodeTemplar: 4:35pm On Mar 20, 2023 |
No ijaw or Hausa? |
Re: 10 Oldest Languages in The World. by motayoayinde: 5:38pm On Mar 20, 2023 |
mysticwarrior: DIDN'T COMPARE ARABIC WITH PERSIAN. JUST MAKING A CASE FOR ARABIC. BY THE WAY, WHY AREN'T BOTH ON THE LIST BUT GOTHIC WHICH IS MUCH YOUNGER IS? 1 Like |
Re: 10 Oldest Languages in The World. by motayoayinde: 5:43pm On Mar 20, 2023 |
seunny4lif: DIDN'T SAY PERSIAN ISN'T OLD AND ALIVE. JUST TALKING ABOUT ARABIC. |
Re: 10 Oldest Languages in The World. by sirgalahad26(m): 12:22am On Mar 22, 2023 |
seunny4lif:Yoruba isn't a documented language so you can't prove it's age |
Re: 10 Oldest Languages in The World. by panafrican(m): 1:34am On Mar 22, 2023 |
Lies. Who told you that Nigerian languages such as Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba are not older ? Who to told you Cameroon's Bamileke is not older ? Who told you that Ghana's Ashanti is not older? Who told you that Lingala in the DRCongo is not older ? Who told you that Côte d'Ivoire 's Wê or Guro is not older ? Who told you that Mali's Bambara is not older ? The list goes on. 2 Likes |
Re: 10 Oldest Languages in The World. by mysticwarrior(m): 2:30am On Mar 22, 2023 |
panafrican:those languages you mentioned do not have any written records, if you had mentioned the Numbian language and Amharic which is the language of the Ethiopians it would have been more understandable. |
Re: 10 Oldest Languages in The World. by Favor99(m): 5:51pm On Mar 22, 2023 |
Black Africans are the first and original people to walk the earth, and have been here 200,000 years before the other races and somehow none of the oldest languages here are African? Whites always be minimizing us up and down 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 10 Oldest Languages in The World. by somehow: 6:46pm On Mar 22, 2023 |
Life started in Africa, yet most of the languages listed aren't from the continent. I guess early Africans were deaf and dumb or communicated via signs. The more you swallow lies from the west, the more they take you all for fools. 1 Like |
Re: 10 Oldest Languages in The World. by michlins(m): 8:14pm On Mar 22, 2023 |
somehow:Mayans have older written languages sef This article is not factual |
Re: 10 Oldest Languages in The World. by somehow: 8:24pm On Mar 22, 2023 |
michlins: One of their so called "historical" books said Mungo Park discovered river Niger. If we Africans can be teaching our future generations such lies, then who to blame? 1 Like |
Re: 10 Oldest Languages in The World. by panafrican(m): 2:43am On Mar 23, 2023 |
mysticwarrior:Not true. Moreover bot having written records does not mean not having existed. |
Re: 10 Oldest Languages in The World. by ycat: 5:24am On Mar 23, 2023 |
The same igbo language that is full of Yoruba words. You don't even have names for basic things like the food you like to eat as Yoruba and Hausa do. Yoruba language is so old, we have ancient and modern words. Odu Ifa alone is over a thousand years old. kollinzgee: |
Re: 10 Oldest Languages in The World. by Lannyjoe4u: 3:25pm On Apr 29, 2023 |
Yoruba |
Re: 10 Oldest Languages in The World. by sunboy(m): 6:05am On Apr 30, 2023 |
Fake list of it doesn’t contain African languages, the indigenous Mayans, the Aztecs. |
Re: 10 Oldest Languages in The World. by mysticwarrior(m): 11:04am On Apr 30, 2023 |
sunboy:you could have also added guarani and quechua to your suggestion. |
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