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5. The Missing Scripts Dives Akuru Project is currently in progress. The project’s outcomes were presented at the ANRT in March of this year, ogether with an outline of a methodology for designing fonts for extinct scripts.° Yespite the significance of the subject, little documentation regarding the yarticularities of this process exists. Although what this research investigates is pecific to one writing system, the methodology can be replicated for other extinc cripts that have not been translated into typography. While the proposed methox rielded desired results, the font project is yet to be completed (Fig.5). As a form of 3rahmi script, Dhives Akuru contains numerous ligatures, which are combination »f letters that require individual designs. Identifying the elements constituting hese ligatures would necessitate the assistance of readers proficient in the script. surrently, the project is seeking support for the final stage of work, which we hop: o be able to complete soon.

Figure 5 5. The Missing Scripts Dives Akuru Project is currently in progress. The project’s outcomes were presented at the ANRT in March of this year, ogether with an outline of a methodology for designing fonts for extinct scripts.° Yespite the significance of the subject, little documentation regarding the yarticularities of this process exists. Although what this research investigates is pecific to one writing system, the methodology can be replicated for other extinc cripts that have not been translated into typography. While the proposed methox rielded desired results, the font project is yet to be completed (Fig.5). As a form of 3rahmi script, Dhives Akuru contains numerous ligatures, which are combination »f letters that require individual designs. Identifying the elements constituting hese ligatures would necessitate the assistance of readers proficient in the script. surrently, the project is seeking support for the final stage of work, which we hop: o be able to complete soon.

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1. Samples of a copperplate in Evela Akuru dated to 1195 (MAHS-MDV-COL-003-O-0009) and a manuscript from 1666 in Dhives Akuru (MAHS-MDV-COL-001-O-0027.10) reveal a significant change in letter forms between two periods of writing. Despite Dhives Akuru’s long existence, the writing system is relatively unknown both within and outside the Maldives. Additionally, the preservation of its records is threatened by both natural hazards and human vandalism. In 2012, vandals invaded the National Museum of the Maldives and attempted to destroy a number of pre-Islamic artefacts, including 9th-century statue with Dhives Akuru inscriptions. More broadly across the archipelago Maldivian heritage including texts written in Dhives Akuru are threatened by accelerating climate change. Fortunately, the subject has attracted the interest of scholars, which helped to keep its history alive. Efforts to digitally record and preserve that endangered cultural heritage is being undertaken by the Maritime Asia Heritage Survey (MAHS)?. i a ee a ne: a ee ae: a ee a ee: ee: eee
1. Samples of a copperplate in Evela Akuru dated to 1195 (MAHS-MDV-COL-003-O-0009) and a manuscript from 1666 in Dhives Akuru (MAHS-MDV-COL-001-O-0027.10) reveal a significant change in letter forms between two periods of writing. Despite Dhives Akuru’s long existence, the writing system is relatively unknown both within and outside the Maldives. Additionally, the preservation of its records is threatened by both natural hazards and human vandalism. In 2012, vandals invaded the National Museum of the Maldives and attempted to destroy a number of pre-Islamic artefacts, including 9th-century statue with Dhives Akuru inscriptions. More broadly across the archipelago Maldivian heritage including texts written in Dhives Akuru are threatened by accelerating climate change. Fortunately, the subject has attracted the interest of scholars, which helped to keep its history alive. Efforts to digitally record and preserve that endangered cultural heritage is being undertaken by the Maritime Asia Heritage Survey (MAHS)?. i a ee a ne: a ee ae: a ee a ee: ee: eee
2. Samples of paper documents with contrasting forms that had evolved from stable to dynamic (MAHS-MDV-COL-003-O-0127 | MAHS- MDV-COL-003-O-0215 | MAHS-MDV-COL-003-O-0179).
2. Samples of paper documents with contrasting forms that had evolved from stable to dynamic (MAHS-MDV-COL-003-O-0127 | MAHS- MDV-COL-003-O-0215 | MAHS-MDV-COL-003-O-0179).
3. The letter ‘dha’ extracted from nine distinct manuscripts shows the possible ways of writing the same letter. (MAHS-MDV-COL-003-O- 0127 | MAHS-MDV-COL-003-0-0117 | MAHS-MDV-COL-003-0-0118 | MAHS-MDV-COL-003-O0-0015 | MAHS-MDV-COL-003-O0-0168 | MAHS-MDV-COL-003-O-0009 | MAHS-MDV-COL-003-O-0215 | MAHS-MDV-COL-003-O-0008 | MAHS-MDV-COL-003-0-0179)
3. The letter ‘dha’ extracted from nine distinct manuscripts shows the possible ways of writing the same letter. (MAHS-MDV-COL-003-O- 0127 | MAHS-MDV-COL-003-0-0117 | MAHS-MDV-COL-003-0-0118 | MAHS-MDV-COL-003-O0-0015 | MAHS-MDV-COL-003-O0-0168 | MAHS-MDV-COL-003-O-0009 | MAHS-MDV-COL-003-O-0215 | MAHS-MDV-COL-003-O-0008 | MAHS-MDV-COL-003-0-0179)
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