The Himyaritic language is an ancient South Arabian language that was spoken in the region of Himyar, located in present-day Yemen. It is part of the Semitic language family, which also includes languages like Arabic and Hebrew. Himyaritic was primarily written using the South Arabian script, and it was used in inscriptions and documents from around the 1st century BCE to the 6th century CE. Himyaritic is significant for understanding the history and culture of the Himyarite Kingdom, which was a powerful state in ancient Arabia. The language provides insights into trade, religion, and social structures of the time. Although it is no longer spoken, its study helps linguists and historians reconstruct the linguistic landscape of ancient South Arabia.