U+103AA "𐎪" Old Persian Sign Ji Unicode Character

U+103AA "𐎪" Old Persian Sign Ji is a specific cuneiform symbol used in the Old Persian script, which was employed to write the Old Persian language, primarily in monumental inscriptions from the Achaemenid Empire between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE. This character represents the consonantal sound "ji" and forms part of a syllabic writing system that was deciphered in the 19th century, contributing significantly to the understanding of ancient Persian history and culture. As one of the 36 signs in the Old Persian cuneiform syllabary, the sign Ji is a key element in recording the words of great kings like Darius and Xerxes on sites such as Behistun and Persepolis.