"Unlocking the Secrets: Researchers Decode Mysterious Ancient 'Unknown Kushan Script'"
A research team at the University of Cologne has partially deciphered the "unknown Kushan script," a writing system used in Central Asia between 200 BCE and 700 CE. The team examined inscriptions found in caves and characters on bowls and clay pots to decode the script, shedding new light on the history of the influential Kushan Empire. The decipherment revealed a previously unknown Middle Iranian language, possibly spoken by the settled population of northern Bactria or certain nomadic peoples of Inner Asia. The researchers plan to continue their work in Central Asia to uncover more inscriptions and further enhance our understanding of the Kushan Empire.