Xiongnu language
Proposed group of extinct languages possibly related to Yeniseian languages
| Xiongnu | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Xiongnu |
| Region | Mongolia |
| Ethnicity | Xiongnu |
| Era | 5th century |
Language family | unclassified |
Writing system | Xiongnu script [ru]? |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | – |
| Glottolog | xion1234 |
The Xiongnu language is the presumed language of the Xiongnu, a confederation of nomads which existed from the 3rd century BC to the 1st century AD.
Classification
The origin of the Xiongnu language and people is a subject of debate and controversy, lacking in academic consensus. At present, Xiongnu is an considered an unclassifiable language[1] or a isolate,[2] unrelated to any other known language.
References
- ^ "Glottolog 4.6 - Xiong-Nu". glottolog.org. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
- ^ Di Cosmo 2004, p. 164. sfn error: no target: CITEREFDi_Cosmo2004 (help)
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- Battle of Bassianae
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