The “Hurrian Hymn No. 6” is considered the oldest known piece of music, dating back to approximately the 13th century BC. It was discovered in Ugarit, a city-state in ancient Syria, and is written in the Hurrian language. The hymn was found inscribed on a clay tablet along with musical notation. Canadian musician Peter Pringle has performed a rendition of this ancient piece, providing a modern interpretation of how it might have sounded. | History In Pictures

About 3,000 years ago, music sounded like the Hurrian Hymn No. 6, one of the oldest known written songs from around 1400 BC. Found on a clay tablet in what’s now Syria, it was written in the Hurrian language with early musical notation. While we’re not sure about the exact rhythm or instruments, experts have pieced together its melody. Musician Peter Pringle brought it to life with a spooky, modern version, giving us a peek into the ancient world’s music. | Historyinmemes