The Oldest Known Song

Most of us appreciate music, but have you ever wondered what the oldest song in the world is? That's a fascinating piece of history indeed.

The oldest known song dates back to 1400 BC, and it was discovered in the ancient city of Ugarit, now modern-day Syria.

Found inscribed on clay tablets, it was written in the Hurrian language.

The song is often referred to as 'Hurrian Hymn No.

6' and was a devotional hymn honoring the goddess Nikkal, the wife of the moon god.

The recovered tablets are now kept at the National Museum of Damascus.

Unfortunately, the notes were scrawled in Cuneiform, an early writing system that used wedge-shaped marks and has a very limited number of people who can interpret it today.

Therefore, recreating the true sound of the oldest song has been a considerable challenge for historians and musicians..