Which language is older, Persian or Arabic?

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Persian is older than Arabic.
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Persian is considered older than Arabic
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Persian is older than Arabic in terms of written records and historical development. Persian dates back to the 6th century BCE, originating from Old Persian, which was used in the Achaemenid Empire (c. 550--330 BCE). It later evolved into Middle Persian (Pahlavi) and then Modern Persian (Farsi) around...
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Persian is older than Arabic in terms of written records and historical development. Persian dates back to the 6th century BCE, originating from Old Persian, which was used in the Achaemenid Empire (c. 550–330 BCE). It later evolved into Middle Persian (Pahlavi) and then Modern Persian (Farsi) around the 9th century CE. Arabic developed as a distinct language later, with the earliest inscriptions appearing in the 4th century CE. It was standardized with the Quran in the 7th century CE. While Persian is older, Arabic has had a significant historical and cultural influence, especially in the Islamic world. read less
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Persian is older than Arabic. Persian, part of the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European family, dates back over 2,500 years to Old Persian, used in the Achaemenid Empire (550--330 BCE). Arabic, from the Semitic language family, emerged later, with its earliest inscriptions around the 4th century...
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Persian is older than Arabic. Persian, part of the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European family, dates back over 2,500 years to Old Persian, used in the Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BCE). Arabic, from the Semitic language family, emerged later, with its earliest inscriptions around the 4th century CE. Both languages evolved significantly, with Persian influencing Arabic vocabulary during the Islamic Golden Age through literature, science, and culture. read less
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