Inscriptional Parthian Unicode Script

The Unicode script "Inscriptional Parthian" is a writing system included in the Unicode Standard to support the representation of the Parthian language, which was used by the Parthian Empire, a major political and cultural power in ancient Persia from approximately 247 BC to 224 AD. This ancient script is primarily found in inscriptions on coins, stone monuments, and other archaeological artifacts, serving as a testament to the administrative and cultural sophistication of the Parthians. The Inscriptional Parthian script is an abjad, meaning it is composed primarily of consonants, with vowel sounds inferred from context. This characteristic is typical of many Semitic and Middle Eastern scripts of the period.

In the Unicode Standard, the Inscriptional Parthian script is encoded within the range U+10B40 to U+10B5F. This allocation allows for the digitization and accurate representation of historical Parthian texts, facilitating research in fields such as linguistics, history, and archaeology. The script includes distinct characters that reflect its unique stylistic features, and its inclusion in Unicode underscores the importance of preserving lesser-known writing systems as part of the world's cultural heritage. By providing the ability to consistently encode and disseminate these characters electronically, Unicode supports scholarly engagement with texts that offer insights into the political, social, and economic contexts of the Parthian Empire.

Below you will find all the characters that are in the 'Inscriptional Parthian' unicode script category. Currently there are 30 characters in this category.