Unicode Block - Zanabazar Square
Zanabazar Square is a historic script used primarily for writing the Mongolian language and was created by the first Jebtsundamba Khutuktu, Zanabazar, in the late 17th century. This script, also known as the "horizontal square script," was designed for use in Buddhist texts and ceremonial purposes, though it never gained widespread secular usage. The writing system is notable for its clear, geometric letterforms with a vertical or angled stroke style, and it features a set of letters for vowels and consonants, along with special marks for punctuation and numerals. Today, it holds historical and cultural significance for scholars studying Mongolian linguistics and Buddhist heritage, and its characters are preserved in digital encoding to aid research and revitalization efforts.