Unicode Block - Inscriptional Pahlavi

Inscriptional Pahlavi is a historical script used primarily for writing Middle Persian on stone, metal, and clay artifacts from the Parthian and early Sassanian periods, roughly between the 2nd century BCE and the 5th century CE. This writing system features cursive, connected letters written from right to left, with distinct forms for consonants and a few vowel indicators, though it lacks full vocalization. The script is notable for its use of ligatures and its abbreviated, logographic tendencies, reflecting a practical adaptation of earlier Aramaic writing. Its characters are encoded in a dedicated segment of the standard character set, preserving the textual heritage of inscriptions found in regions such as modern Iran and Iraq.