#ancient roots

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[thepastisalreadywritten]

The oldest language in the world that is still spoken today is Greek, in second place is Chinese.

Greek is considered the oldest language in the world that is still spoken today, with a continuous history spanning over 3,400 years.

The Greek language has evolved significantly over the centuries, from Ancient Greek (the language of philosophers like Socrates and Plato) to Koine Greek (the language of the New Testament) and modern Modern Greek as spoken today.

Despite its changes over time, it maintains a deep connection to its ancient roots, especially in terms of vocabulary, structure, and influence on other languages.

In second place is Chinese, which is also one of the oldest and most enduring languages in the world.

The earliest form of written Chinese dates back over 3,000 years to Shang dynasty (around 1200 BC).

Like Greek, Chinese has undergone significant evolution, with Classical Chinese being the standard for much of China's history, followed by Mandarin, which is the most widely spoken variety today.

Both Greek and Chinese not only hold linguistic significance but have also profoundly influenced philosophy, literature, and culture throughout history.

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[madcat-world]

Ancient Roots - Gustavo Arteaga

[samoililja]

Animal artwork from an indigenous childrens artschool in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug of North West Siberia, Russia. Made by both students & teachers for an art exhibition called  “The Silver Wings of Yugra”

1) Singl-Olen 2) Petyavola 3) Sun Torum (the pictures were named like this, someone who knows Russian better than me please explain what they mean)

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[neosciencehub]

India’s Genetic Mosaic: New GenomeIndia Findings Illuminate Ancient Roots and Modern Health

Jothimanickam, 2001 The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the fields of Jothimanickam. Virumandi Andi Thevar, a young systems administrator with a quiet demeanor, sat cross-legged, listening to the elders recount tales of their ancestors. They spoke of the Piramalai Kallar, a community rooted deeply in the red earth of Tamil Nadu, their traditions passed down through countless…

India’s Genetic Mosaic: New GenomeIndia Findings Illuminate Ancient Roots and Modern Health

[wickedzeevyln]

Drive-thru

Oak tree. It breaks out of the earth and savors the passing of time, collects layers of rings inside like NBA championships. That’s how my city grew. Sluggish, yet mighty. With smiling eyes I watched the steady unfurling of leaves in the early morning mist. The streets are sparse, the hum of life gentle, like the faint rustle of a young sapling’s leaves. Ancient roots reaching down deep into the…

Drive-thru

[planet-ayurveda]

National Old Stuff Day - March 2

[ultraincomingstorm]

Slavic Kremlin of Vasily Sundakov