Syriac Language - Geographic Distribution

Geographic Distribution

Syriac was originally a local Aramaic dialect in Persian-ruled Assyria (Asuristan) and northern Mesopotamia that has evolved under the influence of Christianity into its current form. Before Arabic became the dominant language, Syriac was a major language among Christian communities in the Middle East, Central Asia and Kerala.

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