U+10AF0 "𐫰" Manichaean Punctuation Star Unicode Character

U+10AF0 "𐫰" Manichaean Punctuation Star is a typographic mark used in the Manichaean script, which was developed to write the sacred texts and liturgical language of Manichaeism, a major ancient religion founded by the prophet Mani. This character functions as a decorative or structural punctuation symbol, likely employed to denote significant breaks, section endings, or textual divisions within manuscripts, much like an asterisk or ornamental star in other writing systems. Its inclusion in Unicode helps preserve and digitally represent the unique scribal traditions of the Manichaean faith, supporting scholars and communities in studying and reconstructing its literary heritage from regions spanning Central Asia and the Middle East.