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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Notes on two of the conventionally undeciphered Aegean scripts
Authors
Evangelos Papakitsos
Abstract
The present study is
focused on the nature of two Aegean scripts, that is Cretan Hieroglyphics, used
in Bronze Age (Minoan) Crete, and Cypro-Minoan, used in Bronze Age Cyprus. The
paper presents the mainstream views on the nature of these scripts that are
considered undeciphered, their decipherment attempts by linguists, and the
computational approaches for this purpose. Subsequently, two linguistic
theories are discussed for the scripts’ nature and the assignment of the
corresponding phonetic values, namely, the Cretan Protolinear Script one,
regarding Cretan Hieroglyphics, and the Cypriot Protolinear Script one, regarding
Cypro-Minoan. These two theories are the most complete, detailed, comprehensive
and well-documented theories on the descent of the Aegean scripts, which are
also supported by a plethora of anthropological and archaeological evidence.
Accordingly, the Cretan Hieroglyphics inscriptions render the Archaic Sumerian
language in a religious context, while Cypro-Minoan probably render an Akkadian
dialect.
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Pages:186-192
How to cite this article:
Evangelos Papakitsos "Notes on two of the conventionally undeciphered Aegean scripts". International Journal of Social Science and Humanities, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 186-192
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