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Bassa Vah

Bassa Vah is an ancient form of writing that was used by the people of what is now central Sudan. It is one of the oldest known forms of writing in Africa, and it is thought to have been used for a variety of purposes, including record keeping, storytelling, and religious rituals. The Bassa Vah script is made up of a series of dots and lines that are inscribed on metal or clay tablets. The meaning of the symbols is not known for certain, but scholars have been able to decipher some of the basic elements of the script. The Bassa Vah script is an important part of the history of Africa, and it is a fascinating example of the early development of writing on the continent.

Script type

Left-to-right alphabetic scripts

Script origin

Script code
Bass
Numeric code
259