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Sumerian language

The Sumerian language was the language of ancient Sumer, one of the earliest written languages. It is unrelated to any known language. It was used for administration under the Third Dynasty of Ur.

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Sumerian language. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/sumerian-language
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“Sumerian language.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/sumerian-language. Accessed .
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The Epoch Institute. “Sumerian language.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/sumerian-language.
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