U+103BC "𐎼" Old Persian Sign Ra Unicode Character

U+103BC "𐎼" Old Persian Sign Ra is a cuneiform symbol used in the writing system of the ancient Achaemenid Empire, primarily to represent the sound "ra" in the Old Persian language. This script, consisting of 36 phonetic signs and logograms, was employed in monumental inscriptions such as those at Persepolis and Behistun, often carved into stone to record royal decrees and historical events. The shape of this particular sign depicts a simplified wedge like form characteristic of cuneiform writing, scratched into clay or stone with a reed stylus. Its inclusion in the Unicode standard helps preserve and digitally represent a crucial element of the linguistic heritage of ancient Persia, facilitating modern study and typographic reproduction of this historical script.