Script - Elymaic

Elymaic is a historical script used in the ancient kingdom of Elymais, located in southwestern Iran, primarily from the 2nd century BCE to the 3rd century CE. It was derived from Aramaic and features a cursive, right-to-left writing system, with characters representing consonants and some vowels. The script is attested in inscriptions on stone, coins, and clay tablets, often recording royal names and titles. Its value in text processing identifies text written in this script, enabling correct rendering and analysis of ancient Elymaic documents, which are crucial for understanding the region’s political and cultural history during the Parthian and early Sasanian periods.