Ancient language extinct as last surviving speaker dies
source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/feb/04/ancient-language-extinct-speaker-dies
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The last surviving speaker of the ancient tribal language Bo has died in the South-East Asian Andaman Islands, the Guardian reports. Boa Sr., who had survived the 2004 tsunami by climbing a tree, spoke the language named after an extinct tribe.
Her death breaks a link with a culture dating back 65,000 years.
Story: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/feb/04/ancient-language-extinct-speaker-die...
Her death breaks a link with a culture dating back 65,000 years.
Story: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/feb/04/ancient-language-extinct-speaker-die...
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danny_grey
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But at least she has nice hair.
- 2 years ago
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danny_grey
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danny_grey
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Who did she use to talk to?
And how do we know that she wasn't just making this all up? I think this an extreme case of attention seeking.
- 2 years ago
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danny_grey
