U+1219D "𒆝" Cuneiform Sign Kaskal Lagab Times U over Lagab Times U Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+1219D "𒆝" Cuneiform Sign Kaskal Lagab Times U over Lagab Times U is a complex sign in the Sumero-Akkadian cuneiform script, representing a compound graphical composition where the sign KASKAL, meaning "road" or "journey," is combined with a repeated LAGAB sign containing the U symbol, likely denoting a specialized semantic or phonetic value in administrative or lexical texts. This character belongs to the Early Dynastic and Old Babylonian periods, appearing in the Cuneiform block of the Unicode Standard to encode the intricate ligature used in ancient Mesopotamian writing. Its design reflects the scribal practice of superimposing or embedding signs to convey nuanced meanings, such as toponyms, divine names, or technical terms, preserving the visual complexity of clay tablet inscriptions.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𒆝 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𒆝 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x92 0x86 0x9D |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD808 0xDD9D |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x0001219D |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud808\udd9d |
Unicode Properties