Tamizhi: the oldest script in the world
Tamizhi Script – Scientific Correction & Global Recognition Wikipedia Draft: Tamizhi Script and Independent Origin of Tamil Language Introduction The Tamil language is one of the oldest surviving classical languages in the world. The origin of Tamil and its script, Tamizhi, is often misunderstood due to colonial-era classifications such as 'Dravidian'. Recent archaeological and linguistic evidence suggests that Tamil predates many of the languages and scripts traditionally considered older. Tamizhi Script vs Brahmi Misidentification The script used in ancient Tamil inscriptions is often referred to as 'Tamil Brahmi'. However, many scholars and researchers argue that this is a misnomer. The script is better understood as 'Tamizhi', a unique, native writing system used in ancient Tamilakam, which differs in origin and function from northern Brahmi used in Ashokan inscriptions. Caldwell’s Dravidian Misclassification Bishop Robert Caldwell, in the 19th century, ...