Coding to Decipher Linear A

Niki Cassandra Min EU, Duoduo XU, Francesco PERONO CACCIAFOCO*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This paper discusses the program logic for an attempt at using coding to aid in the decipherment of Linear A, the writing system of the Ancient Minoan Civilization. Using Python, a system can be created to compare Linear A strings to lexical lists and dictionaries of languages from a compatible time period.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2019 Pacific Neighborhood Consortium Annual Conference and Joint Meetings (PNC)
Subtitle of host publicationRegionality and Digital Humanities: South-South Connections, PNC 2019, 15-18 October 2019, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
EditorsJieh Hsiang, Michael Stanley-Baker
Place of PublicationSingapore
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages44-48
Number of pages5
Volume1
EditionIEEE Catalog Number: CFP19M10-ART
ISBN (Electronic)9789869531726
Publication statusPublished - 8 Nov 2019
Event26th Pacific Neighborhood Consortium Annual Conference and Joint Meetings, PNC 2019 - Singapore, Singapore
Duration: 15 Oct 201918 Oct 2019

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2019 Pacific Neighborhood Consortium Annual Conference and Joint Meetings: Regionality and Digital Humanities: South-South Connections, PNC 2019

Conference

Conference26th Pacific Neighborhood Consortium Annual Conference and Joint Meetings, PNC 2019
Country/TerritorySingapore
CitySingapore
Period15/10/1918/10/19

Keywords

  • Historical Linguistics
  • Linear A
  • Programming
  • Python
  • Language Deciphering

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