Tiberian vocalization is a system of pronunciation used for reading the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the Tiberian system of Hebrew vocalization. Developed in the early medieval period by Jewish scholars in Tiberias, it provides a set of diacritical marks that indicate vowel sounds and other phonetic features, helping readers accurately pronounce the text. This system is significant for understanding the historical pronunciation of Hebrew, as it preserves features that may have been lost in later traditions. The Tiberian vocalization is still used in religious contexts and is essential for scholars studying biblical texts and the evolution of the Hebrew language.