U+103B9 "𐎹" Old Persian Sign Ya Unicode Character

U+103B9 "𐎹" Old Persian Sign Ya is an ancient script character used in the cuneiform writing system of the Old Persian language, primarily employed during the Achaemenid Empire from the 6th to 4th centuries BCE. This particular sign represents the consonant sound "ya" and was carved into monumental inscriptions, most notably those at Persepolis and Behistun, often to transcribe royal decrees and historical records of kings like Darius the Great. Its inclusion in the Unicode standard allows for modern digital representation and study of this historical script, preserving a key element of ancient Iranian linguistic heritage.