The Lycian script is an ancient writing system used by the Lycian civilization in what is now southwestern Turkey. It dates back to the 5th century BCE and is primarily found on inscriptions, tombs, and coins. The script consists of 29 characters, which represent sounds in the Lycian language, a member of the Luwian branch of the Anatolian languages. Lycian script is an alphabetic system, meaning each symbol corresponds to a specific sound. It was influenced by the Greek alphabet and is written from left to right. The decipherment of the script was achieved in the 19th century, allowing scholars to better understand the history and culture of the Lycians.