Akkadian

Akkadian is an ancient Semitic language that was spoken in Mesopotamia, primarily by the Akkadian people around 2500 BCE. It is one of the earliest written languages, utilizing cuneiform script on clay tablets. Akkadian became an important language for administration, literature, and trade in the region, influencing subsequent cultures. It includes dialects such as Babylonian and Assyrian and was used for centuries until it gradually fell out of common use around the first century CE. Understanding Akkadian provides valuable insights into ancient civilization's history, culture, and interactions in the cradle of human civilization.