The Elamite language is an ancient language that was spoken in the region of Elam, located in present-day southwestern Iran. It is part of the Elamite civilization, which flourished from around 3000 BCE to 500 BCE. The language is primarily known from inscriptions and administrative texts, written in a script that evolved over time. Elamite is considered a language isolate, meaning it has no known relatives among other languages. It was used in various forms, including Old Elamite, Middle Elamite, and Neo-Elamite. The study of Elamite helps researchers understand the culture and history of the Elamite people and their interactions with neighboring civilizations.