The ancient language of Hindu scriptures, Sanskrit dates back over 3,000 years. Though not spoken widely in daily life, it remains relevant in religious and classical contexts.
Dating back to at least 1,200 BCE, Hebrew is the language of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and is spoken in modern Israel.
An ancient Semitic language, Aramaic dates back over 3,000 years. While its use has declined, some communities in the Middle East still speak various Aramaic dialects.
Ancient Greek has a history spanning over 3,000 years. Modern Greek is the continuation of this classical language, spoken in Greece and Cyprus.
Classical Chinese has ancient roots, and while it has evolved into modern Mandarin and other Chinese dialects, it remains a significant language with a rich literary history.
Originating in the 6th century BCE, Latin, the language of the Roman Empire, is the precursor to Romance languages and is academically studied today.
Ancient Egyptian has a history of over 3,000 years, with various stages like Hieroglyphic, Demotic, and Coptic. Coptic is still used in liturgical contexts.
Originating over 2,000 years ago, Tamil is one of the oldest living classical languages and is still widely spoken in South India and Sri Lanka.
Has a rich history spanning more than 2,500 years. It is the official language of Iran and is spoken in Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Classical Persian literature is highly esteemed.
Sinhala is the official language of Sri Lanka and has a history dating back over 2,000 years. It belongs to the Indo-Aryan language family.