Palmyrene

Palmyrene refers to the ancient writing system and language used by the inhabitants of Palmyra, a prosperous city in ancient Syria. The Palmyrene script is a form of Aramaic, a Semitic language once widely spoken across the Near East. This writing style was used around the 1st to 3rd centuries CE and is characterized by its unique alphabet, which evolved from Aramaic scripts. Today, Palmyrene is studied mainly by historians and linguists to understand the history, culture, and inscriptions of that era, offering insights into the city’s importance as a cultural and trading hub.