U+12374 "𒍴" Cuneiform Sign Dag3 Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+12374 "𒍴" Cuneiform Sign Dag3 is part of the Cuneiform script block, specifically designated for encoding Sumero-Akkadian writing from ancient Mesopotamia, and it represents a specific syllable or logographic value in the script. This particular sign, identified as "Dag3," belongs to a class of cuneiform characters that could convey multiple phonetic readings depending on context, often used in administrative, religious, or literary texts. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures that scholars and digital historians can accurately preserve, analyze, and reproduce ancient inscriptions without relying on ad hoc substitutions. By encoding such signs, Unicode supports the research and conservation of one of humanity's earliest writing systems, helping to maintain a direct link to the cultural and linguistic heritage of the ancient Near East.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
𒍴 |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
𒍴 |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xF0 0x92 0x8D 0xB4 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0xD808 0xDF74 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00012374 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\ud808\udf74 |
Unicode Properties