Explore These 8 Oldest Languages In The World Still Spoken

By: Simple | FPJ Education Desk | November 26, 2023

Sanskrit, a classical language synonymous with Hindu scriptures, dates back 3500 years and houses the Rigveda, the world's oldest text.

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Tamil, a Dravidian language, is spoken in South Asia and serves as the official language in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Sri Lanka, and Singapore.

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Farsi, the official language of Iran, possesses two varieties—Dari and Tajik—with a rich 2500-year history, embraced by Sufi saints like Bulleh Shah.

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Greek, an official language of Greece and the EU, boasts the longest documented history among Indo-European languages—over 3,400 years.

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Hebrew, dormant for centuries, experienced revival in the 19th century and is now the main language in Israel and among the Jewish community.

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Chinese, spoken by 1.3 billion people, traces its earliest written records to around 1250 BC during the late Shang dynasty.

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Egyptian, the oldest language in Egypt, belongs to the Afro-Asian linguistic family, reflecting ancient civilizations.

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Arabic, 2800 years old, is the official language in 25 countries and holds roots in Old Arabic, influencing Hebrew and modern Arabic.

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