Persian Script
OriginIran/Afghanistan
Earliest600
TypeAbjad
About Persian Script
A modified version of Arabic script with 4 additional letters for Persian sounds. Written right to left. Nastaliq calligraphy reached its peak in Persian culture. Over 100 million users. The script also contains modified letters for sounds not found in Arabic. Iranian calligraphy is considered one of the highest art forms.
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