History & Archaeology Literature Which is the world’s oldest poem? March 12, 2026 by Quotes | Leave a Comment Determining the world’s oldest poem is a fascinating linguistic and archaeological puzzle. While pinpointing a single definitive "oldest" is challenging due to the nature of oral traditions and fragmented evidence, the Kesh Temple Hymn from ancient Sumeria, dating back to approximately 2600 BCE, is widely considered the earliest surviving example of poetry. Unraveling the Dawn […] Read more »