Listen To The Oldest Music Ever Discovered

The video features a modern interpretation of the "Hurrian Hymn No. 6," the oldest known piece of music, dating back to around 1300 BC. Discovered in Ugarit, an ancient city in Syria, this hymn is inscribed on a clay tablet in the Hurrian language and includes early forms of musical notation. Canadian musician Peter Pringle brings this ancient melody to life by offering a contemporary rendition, blending historical context with modern instrumentation to give viewers a glimpse of what this ancient music might have sounded like. The video highlights the fascinating connection between ancient cultures and the enduring power of music through the ages.

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The "Hurrian Hymn No. 6" is recognized as the oldest known piece of music, originating around 1300 BC. This piece was unearthed in Ugarit, an ancient Syrian city, and is inscribed in the Hurrian language on a clay tablet that also includes musical notation. Canadian musician… pic.twitter.com/n8RGaS1utz

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