U+106B8 "𐚸" Linear A Sign A506 Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+106B8 "𐚸" Linear A Sign A506 is a graphic symbol that belongs to the Linear A script, an undeciphered writing system used by the Minoan civilization on the island of Crete during the Bronze Age, primarily from around 1800 to 1450 BCE. This specific sign, cataloged by scholars as number A506, is one of many syllabic or ideographic characters that appear on clay tablets, seals, and other artifacts, likely representing a phonetic syllable or a specific word. Although the exact sound or meaning of A506 remains unknown due to the script’s undeciphered status, its inclusion in the Unicode Standard allows for digital representation and further study by linguists and epigraphers. The character is encoded in the Supplementary Multilingual Plane, ensuring compatibility for research and preservation of this ancient writing system.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𐚸 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𐚸 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x90 0x9A 0xB8 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD801 0xDEB8 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x000106B8 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud801\udeb8 |
Unicode Properties