Canaanite language

The Canaanite language refers to a group of ancient Semitic languages spoken by the Canaanite peoples in the Levant region, including city-states like Tyre and Sidon. It forms a linguistic branch that includes Hebrew, Phoenician, and Moabite, sharing common roots around 1500-200 BCE. These languages used early alphabetic scripts that influenced later writing systems. Canaanite languages are significant for understanding the cultural and historical development of the ancient Near East, as they provide insight into the communication, religion, and interactions of the civilizations in that era.