Handwriting Phoenician Alphabet Recognition

The Phoenician alphabet, developed around the 12th century BCE, represents one of the most influential writing systems in human history. Serving as a foundation for many modern alphabets, it introduced a simplified and highly adaptable consonantal script that facilitated literacy and cross-cultural communication across the Mediterranean. This work explores the Phoenician alphabet through a structured dataset and visual representation, aimed at preserving its historical significance while enabling modern computational applications. The dataset consists of carefully curated characters, capturing the unique geometric simplicity and symbolic essence of the script. Potential applications include historical research, handwriting recognition, linguistic pattern analysis, and machine learning for ancient language modeling. By combining cultural heritage with digital preservation, this study not only highlights the role of the Phoenician alphabet in shaping human communication but also provides a resource for scholars and technologists to further investigate its enduring legacy.