Old Sogdian

Sogdian is a script used to write the Sogdian language, which was used in the eastern parts of the Persian Empire, in what is now Afghanistan and Tajikistan. The script is derived from the Aramaic alphabet, and was used from the 3rd century BC to the 8th century AD. Sogdian was written in a variety of different directions, depending on the region in which it was used. In the western part of the empire, the script was written from right to left, while in the eastern part, it was written from left to right. The Sogdian alphabet consists of 22 letters, all of which are consonants. The alphabet does not include any vowels, and so all words must be spelled out fully. The Sogdian script was used for a variety of different purposes, including inscriptions, coins, and documents. It was also used to write a number of different languages, including Sogdian, Persian, and Turkic. The Sogdian script is no longer in use, and has been replaced by the Arabic alphabet.