Alphabet: Armenian

: Originally consisting of 36 letters, the modern alphabet now includes 39 letters (31 consonants and 8 vowels) after additions in the 12th century.

: Historically, each letter also held a numerical value , allowing the alphabet to be used for mathematical calculations and recording dates.

: The script is visually independent, not resembling Latin, Cyrillic, or Arabic scripts, though its left-to-right direction was influenced by Greek.

If you are interested in trying the script, here are some common Armenian greetings : : Բարեւ ( Barev ) Good morning : Բարի լույս ( Bari luys )

: Armenian is highly phonetic; once the letters are learned, pronunciation is very predictable as each letter generally corresponds to one sound.

: The alphabet is so revered that a dedicated Alphabet Monument exists near Mount Aragats, featuring massive stone sculptures of each letter. Unique Characteristics

How a 1,600-year-old alphabet shaped Armenian identity - BBC