Linear A, examples of writing, reposted from Mnamon, Ancient Writing Systems in the Mediterranean


Linear A, examples of writing, reposted from Mnamon, Ancient Writing Systems in the Mediterranean:

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Mnamon examples of writing Linear A

This post on Linear A tablets and roundels from Mnamon is amazing! You really have to see it for yourself. The graphics quality is astounding, and the explanations of the tablets are clear and precise.

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The Master Seal of Khania and a sealing from Haghia Triada


The Master Seal of Khania and a sealing from Haghia Triada:

Master seal Khania and sealing Haghia Triada

These beautiful seals may date from Middle or early Late Minoan times, and if this is so, they were fashioned when Minoan Linear A was still in use. Otherwise, if they date from Late Minoan III, the script in use would have been Linear B.