U+1219D "𒆝" Cuneiform Sign Kaskal Lagab Times U over Lagab Times U Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

𒆝
Source: Noto Sans Cuneiform Source: Browser Default

U+1219D "𒆝" Cuneiform Sign Kaskal Lagab Times U over Lagab Times U is a complex sign in the Sumero-Akkadian cuneiform script, representing a compound graphical composition where the sign KASKAL, meaning "road" or "journey," is combined with a repeated LAGAB sign containing the U symbol, likely denoting a specialized semantic or phonetic value in administrative or lexical texts. This character belongs to the Early Dynastic and Old Babylonian periods, appearing in the Cuneiform block of the Unicode Standard to encode the intricate ligature used in ancient Mesopotamian writing. Its design reflects the scribal practice of superimposing or embedding signs to convey nuanced meanings, such as toponyms, divine names, or technical terms, preserving the visual complexity of clay tablet inscriptions.

General Properties

Code Point
U+1219D
Name
Cuneiform Sign Kaskal Lagab Times U over Lagab Times U

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding
𒆝
HTML Hex Encoding
𒆝
UTF-8 Encoding
0xF0 0x92 0x86 0x9D
UTF-16 Encoding
0xD808 0xDD9D
UTF-32 Encoding
0x0001219D
C/C++/Java Escape
\ud808\udd9d