Explore the extinct and lesser-known languages that thrived along legendary trade routes, bridging civilizations and commerce.
Ancient Tongues of Lost Trade Routes
Explore the obscured languages that once flourished along historic trade routes, revealing the rich linguistic tapestry of ancient commerce.
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- 1. Classical Mediterranean trade and diplomatic language
- 2. Ancient Iranian language used in early trade records
- 4. Roman Empire’s official language for commerce and governance
- 5. Script used by desert traders in Arabia
- 7. Ancient Near Eastern language possibly used in trade
- 9. Carthaginian trade language derived from Phoenician
- 11. Widespread ancient Semitic lingua franca of trade
- 12. Language linked to early Southeast Asian trade empires
- 15. Indigenous language from Mesoamerican trade networks
- 16. Middle Persian dialect tied to Iranian commerce
Down
- 3. Maritime Southeast Asia trade language
- 6. Ancient script used in northwestern India and Central Asia
- 8. Berber script used by Saharan caravan traders
- 10. Language of Indian traders on historic spice routes
- 13. Ethiopian highland trade language with Semitic roots
- 14. Key Silk Road language once used by merchants
- 17. Southern African language family tied to early trade routes
- 18. Classical South Indian language influential in ancient trade
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