U+10731 "𐜱" Linear A Sign A659 Unicode Character

U+10731 "𐜱" Linear A Sign A659 is a symbol from the Linear A script, an undeciphered writing system used by the Minoan civilization of Crete during the Bronze Age, roughly between 1800 and 1450 BCE. This specific sign, cataloged as A659 in standard linear A sign lists, is part of a larger corpus of over 1,400 known inscriptions, primarily on clay tablets and seals, which are thought to represent the Minoan language. Although its phonetic value remains unknown due to the script not being fully deciphered, its inclusion in Unicode ensures that scholars can digitally preserve and analyze this ancient character, facilitating research into Minoan administration, economy, and culture through consistent electronic representation.