Eblaite

Eblaite refers to the language and culture of the ancient Mesopotamian city of Ebla, which existed around 2500 BCE in what is now Syria. Eblaite is a Semitic language, related to those spoken by later civilizations in the region, like Akkadian and Hebrew. The city is known for its extensive clay tablets, which contain administrative texts, legal documents, and literature, providing valuable insights into early urban society, trade, and diplomacy. Ebla's discovery in the 1960s significantly advanced our understanding of ancient Near Eastern history and linguistics, revealing connections among various ancient cultures and languages.