Mnamon

Ancient writing systems in the Mediterranean

A critical guide to electronic resources

Ancient writing systems

Writing systems up to the 6th century AD are included.



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List of the writing systems in alphabetical order.



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Here the writing systems are grouped together in geographic areas.



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An alphabetical index of important places referred to in this site



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Lists of the languages in alphabetic order.



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General information about the origins of the writing systems and their typologies, techniques and the writing materials used.



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The glossary contains explanations of the technical terms used, compiled by the specialists of each section.