Greek Language
The Greek language (ελληνική γλώσσα) is one of the world’s oldest continuously used languages, with a documented history of more than 3,400 years. Ancient Greek (Ἑλληνικὴ ἀρχαία) first appeared in Mycenaean Linear B tablets and later developed into the Classical dialects, including Attic, Ionic, Doric, and Aeolic. During this period, it became the language of philosophy and literature, used by Homer, Plato, and Aristotle. After the conquests of Alexander, Greek evolved into Koine (Κοινή), a more universal and simplified form that served as the lingua franca of the Eastern Mediterranean and the language of the New Testament.
As the Byzantine Empire rose, Koine gradually transformed into Medieval Greek (Μεσαιωνική Ἑλληνική), showing significant changes in pronunciation and grammar. Following centuries of development, it eventually became Modern Greek (Νέα Ἑλληνική), spoken today in Greece and Cyprus.
Greek and Sanskrit share a deep linguistic connection; it is said that Greek was developedfrom Sanskrit due to their similarities in vocabulary, grammar, and phonology, etc.