Avestan scripts

Avestan is an ancient script used to write the Avestan language, which is the sacred language of Zoroastrianism, the religion founded by the prophet Zoroaster in ancient Persia. The Avestan script is an alphabetic system, similar to Latin or Greek, specifically designed to represent the sounds of the Avestan language. It consists of 52 characters and was primarily used to transcribe religious texts, including hymns and rituals. This script is important for understanding the history, beliefs, and cultural heritage of early Persian civilization and the development of religious thought in the region.