ISO 15924 script code: Hatr

The Hatran script is an ancient writing system originating from the Hatra region, a city in present-day Iraq, around the 2nd century BCE, chiefly employed by the Aramaeans. It is primarily used to write the Aramaic language, reflecting a close association with the Aramaean culture. Unicode, the universal character encoding standard, has included Hatran script, making it accessible on various computers and operating systems. The script’s precise author or inventor remains unknown.