The Hurri Hymn, estimated to have been written around 1400 BC, is the oldest known song in human history.
the oldest known song in world history, both in terms of its lyrics and musical notation, is the hurri hymn no. 6. estimated to have been written around 1400 BC, it was discovered in the early 1950s on a tablet in the ancient city of ugarit (modern-day syria), an important cultural and trade center in the late bronze age.
the hurrian hymn is a cuneiform inscription on a clay tablet of the hurrian language, an ancient language spoken in northern mesopotamia in the 2nd millennium bce. it is thought that the song was probably meant to be played on a stringed instrument, such as a lyre or harp. extensive paleographic studies suggest that the lyrics praise the Mesopotamian goddess nikkal, wife of the moon god and mother of the sun god, who is associated with fertility, orchards and the moon, and also describe her beauty, grace and divine qualities, asking for her blessing and protection.
This discovery provided insights into the musical culture, religious rituals and cultural identity of the ancient Near East, reflecting the customs and traditions of civilizations thousands of years ago.
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