In most cases, some form of the language had already been spoken (and even written) considerably earlier than the dates of the earliest extant samples provided here.

Mar 17, 2025 · Discover the 10 Oldest Spoken Languages in the World (Updated 2026) here. Prepare to be transported into a rich & fascinating history on the oldest spoken languages that exist.

Dec 27, 2025 · The study of ancient languages, known as philology or historical linguistics, is vital for deciphering ancient texts, understanding cultural interactions, and tracing the migratory patterns of …

Feb 27, 2025 · These ancient tongues reveal how societies communicated, shared ideas, and evolved over millennia. Languages like Sanskrit, which influenced many others, and Sumerian, with its …

Jun 24, 2025 · Discover the top 10 oldest languages still spoken today, explore ancient scripts like Sumerian and Sanskrit, and learn how historical languages shaped the world we know.

Feb 13, 2024 · Ancient civilizations in regions around the world began to develop complex written language systems starting at least as early as 3200 BCE.

Learn the basics of a few of the major ancient languages and find resources on their alphabets, numbering systems, and dialects.

Nov 18, 2025 · Human language is older than civilization, older than agriculture, and older than writing. It is one of the defining traits of our species. Yet only a tiny fraction of ancient languages ever left …

Sep 5, 2023 · Identifying the oldest languages in the world can be challenging due to the lack of written records for many ancient languages. However, based on the evidence we have from inscriptions, …

Aug 24, 2025 · Let's have a look at the top 7 oldest languages in the world, which are still active and used: 7. Farsi: 2,500+ years. Persian, also known as Farsi, is a Western Iranian language spoken in …