Discovering the World's 7 Oldest Language

Zee Media Bureau
Jul 04, 2024

Sanskrit:

Sanskrit is one of the oldest languages known to humanity, originating in ancient India. Although not spoken as a daily language today, it is still used in religious and scholarly contexts.

Tamil:

Tamil, spoken in parts of India and Sri Lanka, is a classical language with a rich history that dates back over 2,000 years. It possess a vast body of literature, from ancient poems and religious texts to modern works.

Hebrew:

Hebrew is an ancient language that dates back thousands of years. Once primarily a hieratic language used in Jewish religious texts, it was revived in the 19th and 20th centuries and is now the official language of Israel.

Greek:

Greek has been spoken for more than 3,000 years. Modern Greek is still spoken today, carrying forward this rich linguistic tradition.

Chinese:

Chinese, especially in its classical form, has been used for thousands of years. The written form, with its unique characters, has remained relatively consistent, allowing modern readers to access ancient texts.

Latin:

Latin was the language of the Roman Empire and has influenced many modern languages, while it is no longer spoken as a native language, it remains in use in religious, legal, and academic settings.

Arabic:

Arabic, with its classical form dating back to at least the 6th century, is the language of the Quran and has a significant literary and scholarly heritage.

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