Seven oldest languages in the world:
Language, a system of conventional spoken, manual (signed), or written symbols using which human beings, as members of a social group and participants in its culture, express themselves.
1.Tamil: Origin (according to the first appearance as script) - 300 BC
The earliest example of the language can be traced back to 300 BC, but its origin is believed to be during 2500 BC. In today's world, around 78 million people in the world speak Tamil. It is this fact of contemporary utility that makes Tamil the longest surviving language in the world.
2.Sanskrit: Origin (according to the first appearance as script) - 2000 BC
Considered to be the 'language of the Gods', Sanskrit is the ancient language of India. The earliest example of this language can be found in the second millennium BC. The language is still spoken by a small group of people. The influence of Sanskrit on several western languages is known to all. The basic language of computers was also constructed along with the principles of Sanskrit.
3.Greek: Origin (according to the first appearance as script) - 1500 BC
Once upon a time, all prominent philosophers and scholars used to think, speak and write Greek. The language dates back to around 1500 BC. It is also recognized as an official language by the European Union. At present, around 13 million people are living in Greece and Cyprus.
4.Chinese: Origin (according to the first appearance as script) - 1250 BC
Chinese is the first language for the most number of people in the world. Around 1.2 billion people consider Chinese to be their first language. The origin of the language has been traced back to 1250 BC in the late Shang dynasty. Along with Tamil, Chinese is one of the oldest surviving languages in the world that has this much contemporary value
5.Hebrew: Origin (according to the first appearance as script) - 1000 BC
It is believed by many that Hebrew has been used for the last 5000 years. However, the earliest example of Hebrew has been found around 1000 BC. The language ceased to be a spoken tongue from 200 CE to 400 CE. At present, around 9 million people speak Hebrew across the world.
6.Latin: Origin (according to the first appearance as script) - 75 BC
Latin is one of the oldest classical languages that have survived through the winds of time. The earliest appearance of this language can be traced back to the days of the Roman Empire, which was formed around 75 BC. Latin is still the official language of Poland and the Vatican City and is still learned by millions around the world. Like Sanskrit, Latin has also influenced numerous languages over the court over time origin (according to the first appearance as script) - 512CE
At present, around 290 million people consider Arabic as their first language. The earliest example of an Arabic inscription dates back to 512 CE. Middle-East countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, and others use Arabic for official documents and consider it their native language.
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