ISO 15924 script code: Ital

The Old Italic script is an ancient writing system used primarily by the Etruscans and Oscan-speaking communities in Italy. Developed around the 7th century BCE, it is the precursor to the modern Latin alphabet. Historically significant for the Etruscan, Oscan, and other Italic languages, modern operating systems support the script through Unicode. While its origins are debated, no specific author is attributed to its creation.