Ancient South Arabian script

Ancient South Arabian script refers to a writing system used in the Arabian Peninsula, particularly in regions like modern-day Yemen, from around the 8th century BCE to the 6th century CE. This consonantal script, written from right to left, was primarily used for inscriptions, documents, and monuments. It is closely related to other Semitic scripts, such as Phoenician and Hebrew. The writing helped preserve the languages and cultures of ancient South Arabia, particularly the kingdoms of Saba and Himyar, and provides valuable insights into their social, economic, and religious life.