Syriac language

Syriac is an ancient form of Aramaic, a Semitic language historically spoken by Christian communities in the Middle East, particularly in regions like Syria, Iraq, and Turkey. It developed around the 1st century CE and became a major liturgical and literary language for Eastern Christian traditions, including the Syriac Orthodox, Nestorian, and Maronite churches. Syriac uses its own script derived from Aramaic and has a rich tradition of theology, poetry, and scholarship. Today, it is primarily used liturgically and preserved among some scholarly and religious groups, serving as a vital link to the cultural and religious history of the Middle East.