Record No.
MRB-2026-007063
Oldest Surviving Work of Literature in the World
Literature & Writing
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Record Holder
Epic of Gilgamesh
Iraq
Category
Literature & Writing
Country
Iraq
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IQ )
Achievement Date
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Record Description
Composed in ancient Mesopotamia (modern Iraq), the Epic of Gilgamesh is considered the oldest surviving major work of literature, with portions dating back to around 2100 BCE.
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