Ancient Pictish Script

ancient Pictish alphabet

Some say the Picts had no scripts, but in fact they were quite literate, developing their scripts from their older sanskrit. The above alphabet shows swirls-type, and is related to Arabic and Persian, as well as the European type.

ancient Pictish symbols

The above symbols are a few handed down as shorthand notes for 'billboard' Pictograph notices on rocks and cliff walls.


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