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Classical syriac

( a script )

Type of script: Abjad
Script category: Aramaic script family
Number of characters: 22
Period of use: 400 C.E. -
Writing-direction: Right to left
Parent script: Edessan script (show family tree)
Names: Classical syriac

Languages written with this script:

The following scripts were created based on this script (show family tree):

More information

Article:    http://www.agfamonotype.co.uk/NonLatin/wt_info/info_syriac.html   
Article:    http://www.omniglot.com/writing/syriac.htm   

Lars Marius Garshol, Ontopian.