7 oldest languages in world and their place of origin

Dec 28, 2024, 10:36 AM IST

7 oldest languages in world and their place of origin

Pravrajya Suruchi

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Tamil (India): One of the oldest surviving classical languages, Tamil has been in continuous use for over 2,000 years. It originates from the Tamil Nadu region and is spoken widely in South India and Sri Lanka.

Greek (Greece): Greek has been spoken for over 3,400 years and is a key language in Western culture, influencing philosophy, science, and art. It originated in the southern Balkans.

Hebrew (Middle East - Israel/Palestine): An ancient Semitic language, Hebrew is over 3,000 years old. Once considered a liturgical language, it was revived as a spoken language in the 19th century.

Chinese (China): With roots dating back more than 3,000 years, Chinese is one of the oldest languages still in use. Its written system, originating from oracle bone script, is one of the world's earliest.

Aramaic (Middle East - Mesopotamia): Aramaic emerged around 1200 BCE in the ancient region of Mesopotamia. It was widely used in the Near East and remains in liturgical use today.

Latin (Italy): Originating in the Italian Peninsula around 700 BCE, Latin was the language of the Roman Empire. Though it is no longer spoken conversationally, it remains influential in law, science, and theology.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports

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