Interesting facts about the Old Prussian language

Feb 05 2025

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1. Historical Context

The Old Prussian language was spoken by the Prussian tribes, who inhabited the territory of what is now northern Poland. This language is closely related to other Baltic languages, such as Lithuanian and Latvian, which are among the few that have survived to this day. Old Prussian was first documented in the 13th century as a result of the Teutonic Knights' conquest of the region, which initiated seismic cultural shifts.

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