U+11059 "𑁙" Brahmi Number Eight Unicode Character

U+11059 "𑁙" Brahmi Number Eight is a numeral glyph from the ancient Brahmi script, representing the numerical value eight and originating from one of the oldest writing systems used in the Indian subcontinent dating back to roughly the 3rd century BCE. This character is part of the Brahmi block within Unicode, specifically designated for numeric symbols that were employed in early Indian inscriptions and manuscripts for counting and record keeping. Its inclusion in Unicode helps preserve and digitally represent a key historical numeral system, allowing researchers and linguists to accurately document texts from the Mauryan and subsequent periods where Brahmi script was prevalent.