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School kavithai in tamil language1/21/2024 ![]() ![]() Tamil is a part of UNESCO’s “Memory of the World” register It’s not the oldest language in the world, but it is among the oldest living language that’s still being used today. It is thought to have been born before 500 BC, as Tamil-Brahmin inscriptions from 500 BC have been found on Adichanallur, an archaeological site in Tamil Nadu. The simple fact that the Tamil language is still spoken so widely unlike other ancient languages like Sanskrit and Aramaic is as surprising as it is amazing. Tamil is one of the longest surviving classical languages in the world Let us look at some of the lesser-known and interesting facts about the Tamil language. In the early 21st century more than 66 million people were Tamil speakers. In 2004 Tamil was declared a classical language of India, meaning that it met three criteria: its origins are ancient it has an independent tradition, and it possesses a considerable body of ancient literature. However, It is much more than a language to people. Tamil culture, ethos and living traditions are strongly linked to a language known to us as Tamil. ![]()
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