Ancient Southern Arabic Writing (Musnad Writing)

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This research aims to identify One of the ancient writings Which died over time. It is no longer used and no one knows anything about it anymore except who studied it، Which is Known Musnad Writing As it was called by the Ancient owners who wrote it، The research is also interested in identifying its beginning and its origin، its connection with Modern calligraphy (Classical Arabic)، its discoveries، its importance in identifying the ancient Yemeni history، and its spread as it was not limited to Yemen only, but went much further to reach Greece, Egypt and others.

This Writing had different dialects. We also discussed the stages of development of the Writing from its inception to the last image of its development، Also We discussed The tow  Musnad Writing Sections. It was the official Writing of formal transactions and the issuance of laws and registration of government works and the work of the rulers to commemorate them، and another line of popular transactions for the public among the people in their dealings, which is known as the Zabur Writing.

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