Inscriptional Parthian Unicode Block

The Inscriptional Parthian Unicode block is a dedicated range within the Unicode Standard that encompasses characters used in writing the Parthian language, predominantly used between the 2nd century BCE and the 3rd century CE. This script was primarily utilized by the Parthian Empire, which was situated in what is now Iran and parts of Iraq and Turkey. The script is characterized by its right-to-left writing direction and is derived from the Aramaic script, similar to other ancient Iranian scripts. The Unicode block for Inscriptional Parthian falls within the range U+10B40 to U+10B5F, providing a standardized representation for this ancient script, and enabling digital encoding, processing, and preservation of Parthian inscriptions.

Incorporating Inscriptional Parthian into the Unicode system plays a crucial role in the study and preservation of historic texts, facilitating the work of linguists, historians, and archaeologists. By providing a digital encoding framework, this Unicode block helps in the transcription and dissemination of archaeological findings, thus allowing for greater accessibility and analysis. Moreover, this inclusion supports the digital archiving of texts that contain references to Parthian culture, governance, and trade, enriching our understanding of the socio-political and economic climate of that era. Overall, the Unicode block for Inscriptional Parthian serves as an important tool in bridging ancient epigraphy with modern technology, ensuring that the rich heritage of the Parthian civilization is preserved for future generations.

View a range of fonts that support the Inscriptional Parthian block.

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