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Semitic culture refers to the shared linguistic, cultural, religious, and social traditions of peoples who speak Semitic languages, a branch of the larger Afroasiatic language family. Originating in the Ancient Near East, particularly in regions such as the Arabian Peninsula, Mesopotamia, the Levant, and North Africa, Semitic culture has deeply influenced the development of civilization, religion, and language over millennia.

The term "Semitic" comes from Shem, a son of Noah in the Hebrew Bible, and was originally a linguistic classification. Major Semitic peoples include the Akkadians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Arameans, Hebrews (Israelites), Phoenicians, and later, the Arabs. Their languages—such as Akkadian, Aramaic, Hebrew, and Arabic—share a root-based system and have been used in important religious and administrative texts.

Semitic culture is foundational to three of the world's major monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. These faiths share common ancestors, prophets, stories, and ethical traditions, all rooted in the Semitic worldview—emphasizing covenant, law, prophecy, family lineage, and divine revelation.

Culturally, Semitic societies have made profound contributions to writing systems (like the Phoenician alphabet, which influenced Greek and Latin scripts), legal codes, poetry, music, and architecture. The oral tradition has played a central role in preserving history, religion, and values.

Though diverse in customs and historical experiences, Semitic cultures share common threads in terms of patriarchal social structure, tribal organization, hospitality traditions, and strong emphasis on family, honor, and community.

Today, Semitic cultures continue to shape global religious, cultural, and political landscapes—especially in the Middle East and North Africa, but also across diasporas worldwide.

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