Old Mongolic is an ancient language that was spoken by the Mongolic peoples in Central Asia. It is the ancestor of modern Mongolic languages, including Mongolian, Buryat, and Kalmyk. Old Mongolic was primarily used in written form, with historical texts dating back to the 13th century. The language is significant for understanding the culture and history of the Mongolic tribes. It features a unique script derived from the Uighur script, which was adapted to suit the phonetic needs of the Mongolic languages. Old Mongolic provides valuable insights into the early interactions of the Mongolic peoples with neighboring cultures.