Definition: The Sanskrit language is one of the oldest written languages in the world, and the religious language of Hindu for documents such as the Rig Veda, the Mahabharata and the Upanishads. It is the earliest known version of all the Indo-European languages, and the official language of India.
The Wikipedia has a wonderful set of pages on Sanskrit, linked below.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
The Wikipedia has a wonderful set of pages on Sanskrit, linked below.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology. Sources for the term include the references listed on the front page of the Dictionary, and the websites listed in the sidebar. Any mistakes are the responsibility of Kris Hirst.
