What is the most ancient literature?

The oldest known literature is the ancient Sumerian texts, including the Epic of Gilgamesh, dating back to around 2100 BCE.

The earliest surviving written literature is from ancient Mesopotamia. The Epic of Gilgamesh is often cited as the first great composition, although some shorter compositions have survived that are even earlier (notably the “Kesh Temple Hymn” and “The Instructions of Shuruppak”).

The oldest known literature is the Sumerian cuneiform writings, dating back to around 2100 BC.

The most ancient literature includes texts like the Sumerian cuneiform writings from Mesopotamia and the Egyptian Pyramid Texts, dating back over 4,000 years.

What is the most ancient literature?

Most often, it reflects positive emotional states such as joy or happiness, but it can also result from emotional states such as embarrassment or confusion. It's also considered an evolutionary mechanism and mode of communication that helps build social bonds and regulate relationships between humans.