U+103BE "𐎾" Old Persian Sign La Unicode Character

U+103BE "𐎾" Old Persian Sign La is a cuneiform script character used in the writing system of the ancient Achaemenid Empire, employed primarily to represent the syllable "la" in the Old Persian language. Carved into monuments and royal inscriptions, such as those at Behistun and Persepolis, this sign is part of a syllabic script that was deciphered in the 19th century, helping modern scholars unlock historical records of Persian kings and their conquests. The character features distinctive wedge shaped marks typical of cuneiform writing, reflecting the stylized impressions made by a reed stylus on clay or stone. U+103BE was added to the Unicode Standard in version 5.2, released in 2009, ensuring that this ancient script can be accurately preserved and reproduced in digital text for linguistic and historical research.