U+101E7 "𐇧" Phaistos Disc Sign Beehive Unicode Character

U+101E7 "𐇧" Phaistos Disc Sign Beehive is a pictographic symbol originating from the undeciphered Minoan script known as the Phaistos Disc, a clay artifact discovered in Crete dating to around 1700–1600 BCE. Depicting a stylized beehive or possibly a ceremonial enclosure, this sign is one of 45 distinct symbols stamped into the disc using movable type, a technique unique for its time. While its exact meaning remains unknown, scholars often classify it among symbols related to nature, agriculture, or religious practices, suggesting it may represent a resource or a sacred object. As part of the Unicode Standard since version 7.0, it is encoded in the Phaistos Disc Supplement block, allowing digital representation of this ancient symbol for academic and historical study.