Pahlavi language

The Pahlavi language refers to a group of Middle Iranian languages and scripts used primarily during the Sasanian Empire (224–651 CE). It served as the written language for Zoroastrian religious texts and official documents. Pahlavi is derived from Middle Persian and features a unique script that evolved from Aramaic, often complex and abbreviative. While spoken Middle Iranian dialects declined after the Islamic conquest, Pahlavi remains important for historical and religious scholarship, providing insights into pre-Islamic Iranian culture and Zoroastrianism.