Classification and Origins
Main article: Proto-Armenian language See also: Armenian hypothesis| History of the Armenian language |
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| Proto-Armenian |
| Old Armenian (from 405) |
| Middle Armenian (c. 1100 – 1700) |
| Modern Armenian (c. 1700 – present) |
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| Indo-European languages (list) |
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| Proto-Indo-European language |
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While the Armenians were known to history much earlier (for example, they were mentioned in the 6th century BC Behistun Inscription and Xenophon's 4th century BC history, The Anabasis), the oldest surviving Armenian language text is the 5th century AD Bible translation of Mesrob Mashtots.
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