The Elamite language is an ancient language that was spoken in the region of Elam, located in what is now 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, reflecting the changes in the language over centuries. The study of Elamite helps scholars understand the culture and history of ancient Elamite society.