Linear A photograph

Linear A

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Languages 'Minoan' (unknown)
Sister systemCretan hieroglyphs
Status Extinct
DirectionLeft-to-right
Child systems Linear B
Cypro-Minoan syllabary
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Date of Upd.
ID2471425
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About Linear A


Linear A is a writing system used by the Minoans from 1800 to 1450 BCE to write the hypothesized Minoan language. Linear A was the primary script used in palace and religious writings of the Minoan civilization. It was discovered by archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans.

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