Assyrian Akkadian (Noun)
Meaning
An extinct language of the Assyrians in ancient Mesopotamia.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Historians have long been fascinated by the Assyrian Akkadian language and its role in ancient Mesopotamian trade and diplomacy.
- Assyrian Akkadian is considered a Semitic language and is most closely related to Babylonian and Eblaite.
- It is widely accepted that the Assyrian Akkadian language eventually gave rise to the more commonly known Babylonian dialect.
- Many historical inscriptions found in the ancient city of Nineveh have allowed modern scholars to learn the Assyrian Akkadian language.
- Scholars have deciphered numerous texts from the Assyrian Akkadian language and use them to piece together the history of the region.