Inscriptional Pahlavi

Inscriptional Pahlavi is a script used to write the Middle Persian language. It was used during the Sasanian Empire (224-651 CE). The script is derived from the Aramaic alphabet and is written from right to left. Inscriptional Pahlavi was used to write a variety of texts, including religious, administrative, and literary works. A large number of inscriptions in this script have been found at sites throughout the Sasanian Empire, including at Persepolis and Naqsh-e Rustam. The script consists of a number of different characters, each of which represents a different sound. In addition, there are a number of ligatures, or combinations of characters, which are used to represent certain sounds. Inscriptional Pahlavi is a relatively simple script to learn, and it is possible to read and write it with a limited knowledge of the Aramaic alphabet.