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Greek and Anatolian Languages Revisited | Greece News
New research is rewriting the story of how ancient Greek evolved, challenging the idea that it borrowed heavily from Anatolian languages like Hittite. Instead, many similarities may be coincidental or shared regional traits—not direct linguistic influence. While some vocabulary, like words for trade or rulers, likely came from Anatolia, core Greek grammar remained untouched. Pamphylian Greek shows clearer signs of contact, especially in pronunciation and place names, but even there, the language’s structure stayed intact. This study urges scholars to be more cautious—cultural proximity…
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