Script - Linear B
Linear B is an ancient script used primarily for writing Mycenaean Greek, dating from roughly 1450 to 1200 BCE, and it serves as a distinct script value in character encoding standards. This value covers syllabic signs, ideograms, and numerals, which were deciphered in the 1950s by Michael Ventris and John Chadwick. The script’s characters are encoded in a dedicated block, allowing for digital representation of clay tablet texts from sites like Knossos and Pylos. As a script value, it distinguishes itself from later Greek alphabets, preserving the administrative and economic records of the Mycenaean civilization. The encoding supports scholarly research, digital archiving, and linguistic analysis, ensuring that these historical inscriptions remain accessible in modern text processing systems.