Caucasian Albanian Unicode Script

Caucasian Albanian is a Unicode script used to represent the ancient Caucasian Albanian alphabet, which was employed historically by the Caucasian Albanian people. This script, also known as the Aghwan or Old Udi script, was predominantly used in the region of modern-day Azerbaijan and parts of Dagestan from approximately the 5th century until the 12th century. Due to its historical significance, this script is a crucial element of the region's cultural and linguistic heritage. The Caucasian Albanian alphabet consists of 52 characters, including 50 letters and two additional characters, each of which represents a distinct phonetic sound used in the language of the Caucasian Albanians. The script thus plays an essential role in studies of early medieval Caucasian history, linguistics, and translation of ancient texts and inscriptions.

The inclusion of the Caucasian Albanian script in the Unicode Standard ensures the digital preservation and accessibility of ancient texts written in this alphabet, promoting further research and scholarly analysis. In Unicode, the script was added in version 7.0, released in June 2014, and is encoded in the range U+10530 to U+1056F. By making these characters available in digital formats, Unicode facilitates a wider reach and understanding of this ancient script, enabling academics, linguists, and historians to study inscriptions and manuscripts more efficiently and to bring their insights to a broader audience. This digital encoding supports the preservation of cultural heritage and enriches the study of ancient written languages, providing a critical resource for understanding the linguistic dynamics of the Caucasus region in antiquity.

Below you will find all the characters that are in the 'Caucasian Albanian' unicode script category. Currently there are 53 characters in this category.