What are the pristine (origin) languages?(1)

Pristine languages, also known as origin or primary languages, are the earliest known languages that arose independently and did not evolve from other known languages. These languages typically emerged in ancient civilizations and were the first to develop complex writing systems. Some of the most widely recognized pristine languages include:

• Sumerian: Originating in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq), Sumerian is considered one of the oldest written languages, using the cuneiform script.
• Egyptian: Ancient Egyptian, with its hieroglyphic writing system, was used in Egypt and is one of the oldest known languages with a developed writing system.
• Chinese: Ancient Chinese script, emerging in the Shang Dynasty, evolved into the Chinese characters still in use today.
• Mayan: The Maya civilization of Mesoamerica developed one of the earliest writing systems in the Americas, which included logograms and syllabic symbols.
• Akkadian*: Following Sumerian in Mesopotamia, Akkadian adopted and adapted the cuneiform script, spreading throughout the region.

• Harappan:  Associated with the Indus Valley Civilization, this language remains undeciphered but represents one of the earliest complex writing systems.
• Proto-Elamite: Originating in ancient Elam (present-day Iran), this script remains largely undeciphered and is one of the earliest known in the region.

These pristine languages are vital because they laid the foundation for linguistic and cultural development in their regions and influenced other languages and writing systems. They emerged independently, reflecting the diversity and richness of early human civilizations.

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