Old Hungarian (Hungarian Runic)

Old Hungarian, also known as Hungarian Runic, is the oldest known form of the Hungarian language. It was used primarily between the 9th and 11th centuries, with the earliest known examples dating back to the 8th century. The vast majority of Old Hungarian inscriptions are found on tombstones, many of which are now located in Hungary's national museum, the Museum of Ethnography. The largest collection of Old Hungarian inscriptions is found in the cemetery of Székesfehérvár, the former capital of Hungary. The script is generally believed to have been developed from the Old Turkic alphabet, though some scholars have suggested that it may have been influenced by the Latin or Cyrillic alphabets. Old Hungarian is written in a variant of the runic alphabet known as the rovás script. The rovás script consists of 27 letters, most of which are based on Latin or Cyrillic characters. The exact pronunciation of the script is unknown, as the language has not been spoken for centuries. However, scholars have been able to reconstruct the sound of the language based on the known rules of the Old Turkic alphabet. Old Hungarian is a fascinating glimpse into the history of the Hungarian language and people. The script is an important part of Hungary's cultural heritage and is a valuable tool for scholars studying the history of the country.