Oldest

Oldest refers to the state of being the most aged or having the longest duration in a particular set of circumstances. It can be applied to various contexts, including people, objects, institutions, and concepts. The term is often used to denote seniority or precedence in various fields.

Oldest People

The oldest people are those who have lived for an exceptionally long period. The Guinness World Records recognizes the oldest verified age to have ever been reached by a human being as 122 years and 164 days, a record held by Jeanne Calment of France. Other notable supercentenarians include Sarah Knauss, Lucy Hannah, and Marie-Louise Meilleur.

Oldest Objects

The oldest objects known to exist range from artifacts of early human civilization to natural objects formed billions of years ago. The zircon crystals from Western Australia's Jack Hills are considered the oldest geological material on Earth, dating back to about 4.4 billion years ago. The Venus of Hohle Fels, carved from mammoth ivory, is considered the oldest undisputed example of figurative art.

Oldest Institutions

The oldest institutions are those that have been in operation for the longest time. Examples include the University of Bologna, recognized as the oldest university in continuous operation, and the Catholic Church, one of the oldest religious institutions. The Parliament of Iceland, the Althing, is considered the oldest surviving parliament.

Oldest Concepts

The oldest concepts refer to ideas, philosophies, or beliefs that have been held by humans for the longest time. These can include religious beliefs, such as animism, and philosophical concepts, such as the Golden Rule.

See Also

• List of the oldest people by country
• Timeline of the far future
• List of oldest companies

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