U+14564 "𔕤" Anatolian Hieroglyph A317 Unicode Character

U+14564 "𔕤" Anatolian Hieroglyph A317 is part of the Anatolian Hieroglyphs block, representing a logographic or syllabic sign from the writing system used by the Luwian people and other cultures in ancient Anatolia, primarily during the Bronze and Iron Ages. This specific glyph, catalogued as Anatolian Hieroglyph A317, typically depicts a stylized symbol thought to relate to a tangible concept or object from that era, such as an animal, tool, or ritual item, though its exact phonetic or semantic value can vary based on context within surviving inscriptions. Scholars have identified these hieroglyphs through archaeological finds, particularly from sites in modern Turkey and Syria, and they were employed for monumental and administrative texts before their eventual decline. The inclusion of U+14564 in the Unicode Standard allows for its digital representation and study, aiding researchers in deciphering the history and language of these ancient civilizations.