Pahlavi script

Pahlavi script is an ancient writing system used primarily for Middle Persian, the language of the Sassanian Empire (3rd–7th centuries CE). It evolved from Aramaic and features a unique, semi-cursive alphabet with characters that often change form depending on their position in a word. Pahlavi was primarily employed for religious texts, inscriptions, and official documents. Its complex structure includes a mix of phonetic and ideographic elements, making it challenging to read without specialized knowledge. Today, Pahlavi offers valuable insights into Zoroastrianism and Persian history, but it is largely studied by scholars due to its specialized and ancient nature.