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6 oldest languages in the world

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Sumerian:

Dating back to 3,000 BCE, Sumerian is known for its cuneiform script and is considered one of the earliest written languages.

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Egyptian:

Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs date back to around 3,200 BCE and were used for religious texts, literature, and administrative purposes.
 

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Tamil:

Believed to be over 5,000 years old, Tamil is one of the oldest classical languages still in use, with rich literature and ancient inscriptions.

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Sanskrit:

Rooted in  Indian scriptures, Sanskrit is considered the language of gods and has influenced many other languages.
 

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Chinese:

With a history spanning over 3,000 years, Chinese is one of the oldest languages still spoken today, evolving through various dynasties.

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Akkadian

 Dating back to around 2,500 BCE, Akkadian was spoken in Mesopotamia and is one of the earliest known Semitic languages, influencing later languages like Hebrew and Arabic.

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