U+12374 "𒍴" Cuneiform Sign Dag3 Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

𒍴
Source: Noto Sans Cuneiform Source: Browser Default

U+12374 "𒍴" Cuneiform Sign Dag3 is part of the Cuneiform script block, specifically designated for encoding Sumero-Akkadian writing from ancient Mesopotamia, and it represents a specific syllable or logographic value in the script. This particular sign, identified as "Dag3," belongs to a class of cuneiform characters that could convey multiple phonetic readings depending on context, often used in administrative, religious, or literary texts. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures that scholars and digital historians can accurately preserve, analyze, and reproduce ancient inscriptions without relying on ad hoc substitutions. By encoding such signs, Unicode supports the research and conservation of one of humanity's earliest writing systems, helping to maintain a direct link to the cultural and linguistic heritage of the ancient Near East.

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding
𒍴
HTML Hex Encoding
𒍴
UTF-8 Encoding
0xF0 0x92 0x8D 0xB4
UTF-16 Encoding
0xD808 0xDF74
UTF-32 Encoding
0x00012374
C/C++/Java Escape
\ud808\udf74