Old Iranian languages

Old Iranian languages are the ancient languages spoken by the Indo-Iranian peoples in Iran and surrounding regions, including early forms of what later became Persian. These languages belong to the Indo-European family and include Old Persian, used in Achaemenid inscriptions, as well as Median and Avestan, the language of Zoroastrian scriptures. They are important for understanding Iran's cultural and historical development. These languages have complex grammar and rich vocabulary, and they laid the foundation for modern Persian (Farsi) and other Iranian languages. Their study helps linguists trace linguistic evolution and ancient Iranian civilization.