Rencong_script

Rencong Alphabet from Kerinci

Rencong script which is a kind of ancient Malay writing was frequently used in Southern Sumatera (Bangkahulu and Palembang) and Minangkabau. This script lasted until the 18th century which was before the Dutch colonised Indonesia.

The Malay used Rencong or Rencang script, Kawi script and Lampung script in the ancient times. Studies showed that these writing are related to the ancient Cambodian writings.

There were many versions of Rencong scripts, each of them originated from different places in Sumatera and Sulawesi.Ancient writings that were part of Malay Language

See also

Rejang script

References

External links

• http://www.bahasa-malaysia-simple-fun.com/ancient-writings.html

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