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Orkhon

( a script )

Type of script: Abjad
Deciphered by: Vilhelm Thomsen,
Period of use: 700 C.E. - 850 C.E.
Writing-direction: Bottom up, right to left
Parent script: Sogdian (show family tree)
Names: Orkhon, Kök Turki runes

Languages written with this script:

The following scripts were created based on this script (show family tree):

More information

Article:    http://www.omniglot.com/writing/orkhon.htm   
Article:    http://www.turcoman.btinternet.co.uk/orkhon-inscription.htm   

Lars Marius Garshol, Ontopian.