U+103C0 "𐏀" Old Persian Sign Za Unicode Character

U+103C0 "𐏀" Old Persian Sign Za is a cuneiform symbol used in the Old Persian script, which was employed to write the Old Persian language during the Achaemenid Empire (circa 6th to 4th centuries BCE). This specific sign represents the syllable "za" and was typically carved into stone or clay monuments, most notably in royal inscriptions such as those at Behistun and Persepolis. As part of the Unicode standard's Old Persian block, it allows for the digital representation and preservation of this ancient writing system, enabling scholars and enthusiasts to accurately transcribe and study historical texts from this pivotal period in Persian history.