Hieroglyphic Luwian

Hieroglyphic Luwian is an ancient writing system used by the Luwians, a people in Anatolia (modern Turkey) during the first millennium BCE. It features symbols and pictographs resembling Egyptian hieroglyphs but is distinct and written from left to right. Luwian was used primarily for inscriptions, often on monuments and seals, and reflects the language spoken by the Luwians, a branch of the Indo-European language family. The script provides insights into the history, culture, and interactions of ancient civilizations in the region, especially during the Hittite Empire's prominence.