The Aramaic script is a writing system that originated in the ancient Near East around the 10th century BCE. It was initially used by the Arameans, a Semitic people, and later adopted by various cultures, including the Persians and Jews. The script is characterized by its consonantal alphabet, which consists of 22 letters, and it has influenced many other scripts, including Hebrew and Arabic. Over time, the Aramaic script evolved into several regional variants, such as the Square Hebrew script used in Jewish texts. It was widely used for administrative and literary purposes, especially during the Babylonian and Persian empires. Today, it is still used in some religious contexts and is studied for its historical significance.