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Deciphering: CRETAN SCRIPTS.

Authors :
Powell, Barry B.
Source :
Archaeology Odyssey; Mar/Apr2004, Vol. 7 Issue 2, p38-60, 7p, 3 Color Photographs, 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Chart
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

The article discusses key issues concerning the deciphering of Cretan scripts dated to the second millennium B.C. It includes background information on writing in Crete and the outlying islands, as well as a description of the unique Cretan writing system that solely consists of phonetic signs and is described as semi-pictographic script "hieroglyphic."

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10969640
Volume :
7
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Archaeology Odyssey
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
32614339