The earliest runic inscriptions to survive date from the 7th century CE, but the alphabet developed earlier. This script entered history as the first indigenous writing system of the Turkic language — the ancestor of the whole of Turkic literary culture.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was First Use of Göktürk Runic Script?
- The origin of the Göktürk runic alphabet is disputed (Sogdian, Aramaic or local development); it is accepted to have been in widespread use by the end of the 6th century CE at the latest.
- When did First Use of Göktürk Runic Script happen?
- 575 CE
- Where did First Use of Göktürk Runic Script take place?
- Orta Asya / Moğolistan