How many ancient languages are there?

At least 12

Not too many people know the fact that there are many ancient languages.  Believe it or not, specialists speak about at least 12 distinct languages.  They are known to be over 3000 years old, they have a rich history.  Here are some of the most popular ancient languages: Persian, Akkadian, Sumerian, Armenian, Greek, Latin, Hebrew, Sanskrit, Tamil, Chinese and Egyptian.  Keep in mind that all these languages have rich and interesting histories.  It is widely known the fact that many of these languages are now extinct.