As such, they can ultimately be classified as descendants of Attic Greek, the dialect spoken in and around Athens in the classical era. Tsakonian, an isolated dialect spoken today by a dwindling community in the Peloponnese, is a descendant of the ancient Doric dialect.
As a result, these languages can ultimately be traced back to their common ancestor, Attic Greek, which was spoken in and around Athens during the classical era. This shared heritage is also evident in Tsakonian, a rare dialect spoken today by a small community in the Peloponnese, which shares a common ancestry with the ancient Doric dialect.