U+10A50 "𐩐" Kharoshthi Punctuation Dot Unicode Character

U+10A50 "𐩐" Kharoshthi Punctuation Dot is a small, circular mark used as a punctuation sign in the ancient Kharoshthi script, which was employed from around the 3rd century BCE to the 4th century CE in regions of modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan, particularly for writing Gandhari Prakrit and Sanskrit. This dot typically functions as a word separator or a clause boundary indicator within Kharoshthi texts, helping to structure written language without the use of spaces between words. Its inclusion in Unicode's Kharoshthi block supports the digital preservation and study of historical inscriptions and manuscripts, allowing scholars to accurately represent the punctuation system of this extinct script. As a specialized character, it is distinct from more common punctuation marks and reflects the unique scribal traditions of the ancient Gandhara civilization.