Humanity’s oldest known song is the ‘Hurrian Hymn to Nikkal’ composed in Mesopotamia (cir. 1400 BCE) & transcribed in cuneiform on clay tablets. Included were instructions for tuning & playing technique, as well as both lyrics & music notation… Meaning it can be preformed by contemporary musicians:
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About 3,000 years ago, music sounded like the Hurrian Hymn No. 6, one of the oldest known written songs from around 1400 BC. Found on a clay tablet in what’s now Syria, it was written in the Hurrian language with early musical notation. While we’re not sure about the exact rhythm or instruments, experts have pieced together its melody. Musician Peter Pringle brought it to life with a spooky, modern version, giving us a peek into the ancient world’s music. | Historyinmemes
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