Writing systems up to the 6th century AD are included.
List of the writing systems in alphabetical order.
Here the writing systems are grouped together in geographic areas.
An alphabetical index of important places referred to in this site
Lists of the languages in alphabetic order.
General information about the origins of the writing systems and their typologies, techniques and the writing materials used.
The glossary contains explanations of the technical terms used, compiled by the specialists of each section.