Top 7 Oldest Languages In The World That You Should Know
By Anshika Verma03, Oct 2023 12:29 PMjagranjosh.com
Tamil (5000 years old)
Tamil, an ancient Indian language with a 5000-year history, is both Singapore and Sri Lanka's official language. It belongs to the Dravidian language family.
Sanskrit (5000 years old)
In India, Sanskrit is a widely used language. The majority of the earliest Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu writings were written in this language.
Egyptian (5000 years old)
Egyptian language usage can be traced back as far as 5000 years, to written texts from 3400 BC. However, Egyptian Arabic took its place after the Muslim invasion.
Hebrew (3000 years old)
Hebrew experienced a rebirth in the 19th and 20th centuries after falling out of use in the year 400 CE. Additionally, Israel adopted it as its official language.
Greek (2900 years old)
The official language of Greece and Cyprus, it was first used in Asia Minor and Greece. The language is now spoken by over 15 million people in the nations.
Lithuanian Language
Modern languages including German, Italian, and English are descended from the Lithuanian language. It is one of the official languages of the European Union and Lithuania.
Basque Language
Although not commonly spoken, Basque is undoubtedly an ancient language. Researchers have been looking for the language's roots for centuries because it has no connection to either French or Spanish.