JOURNAL ARTICLE

Mysterious pre-Islamic script from Oman finally deciphered.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sagar, Soumya 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the recent decipherment of the Dhofari script, an ancient writing found on rock faces in Oman and Yemen, which has puzzled researchers for over a century. Linguist Ahmad Al-Jallad claims to have deciphered the main subtype of this script, revealing that it represents an ancient pre-Islamic language indigenous to South Arabia, rather than Arabic. The study suggests that the script's glyphs are more closely related to ancient North Arabian scripts, indicating a historical connection between writing systems in the region. The findings also provide insights into archaeological sites like Sumhuram, enhancing the understanding of the cultural and linguistic history of Arabia. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2025/07, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:186625585
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