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.

Nov 21, 2025 · Today, there are more than 7,000 living languages spoken across the globe – with many of the oldest languages in the world among them. They are survivors. Despite colonisation, wars, …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …