Lycian

Lycian is an ancient script that was used in the Lycia region of Anatolia (modern-day Turkey). The script is thought to have been derived from the Greek alphabet, and it is believed to be one of the oldest alphabets still in use today. Lycian was primarily used for writing the Lycian language, a now-extinct language spoken by the Lycians. The script consists of 23 letters, all of which are consonants. There are no vowels represented in the Lycian alphabet. The Lycian alphabet was first deciphered in 1832 by the British scholar, Charles Fellows. Fellows was able to decipher the script by comparing it to other known alphabets, such as the Greek alphabet. He was also able to identify some of the words written in Lycian, which helped him to understand the grammar of the language. Today, Lycian is mostly used by scholars and historians to study the Lycian language and culture. There are very few native speakers of Lycian remaining, and the script is not used for any practical purpose. However, it is still a fascinating window into the past, and its continued use by scholars ensures that the Lycian language and culture will not be forgotten.