Ancient Aramaic

Ancient Aramaic is a Semitic language that originated around the 10th century BCE and was widely spoken in the Near East, particularly in regions that include modern-day Syria, Iraq, and Israel. It became the lingua franca of many empires, including the Assyrian and Babylonian, and was used in various religious texts, including parts of the Hebrew Bible. Aramaic is significant because it was the spoken language of Jesus Christ and early Christians. Today, it still exists in some modern dialects, maintaining cultural and historical importance for various communities.