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.

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.

Which ancient languages have gone extinct, and which ones have survived and are still spoken to this day? We’ll try to answer all of these questions in this article.

Oct 17, 2025 · Lingua Francas are widely accepted, but some ancient languages are slowly dying, with less and less native speakers emerging. But even so, we can try and showcase our list of the top 10 …

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 …

Jan 5, 2026 · Each has braved centuries, even millennia, of change, carrying with it insight into ancient civilisations, literature, religion, and culture. Though many have evolved with time, their continued …

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 …

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, …