This Ancient Whistling Language Is In Grave Danger Of Dying Out

The video explores the unique whistling language of Antia, a village on the Greek island of Evia. This ancient form of communication, believed to date back to Persian survivors of the Battle of Salamis, is now endangered. With only 18 proficient speakers left, efforts led by Panagiotis Tzanavaris aim to preserve this cultural heritage. The language, once widely used until the advent of the telephone in 1965, faces challenges due to a lack of interest and funding. The villagers emphasize its importance and seek support to teach young Greeks, hoping to sustain this unique linguistic tradition.

What is the primary method of communication in the village of Antia?

• Smoke signals

• Sign language

• Whistling

• Drumming

According to one theory, who is believed to have created the whistling language?

• The Romans

• The Phoenicians

• The Persians

• The Egyptians

What major event contributed to the decline of the whistling language in Antia?

• The introduction of television

• The construction of roads

• The arrival of the telephone

• The invention of the radio

How many people are currently proficient in the whistling language?

• 30

• 25

• 18

• 10

What is the main challenge faced by those trying to preserve the whistling language?

• Competition from other languages

• Lack of interest from the villagers

• Financial constraints and lack of government support

• Difficulty in learning the language