Sogdian Ancient Letters from 313 AD, depicting the destruction of empire. Dunhuang, China [1600×1345] by Purple_Glove00001
January 9, 2026An English translation of Kachi-Kachi Yama, a gruesome fairy tale. Story in comments. Japan, Meiji period, 1885 [1300×1646]
January 9, 2026Architectural niche depicting Sakyamuni surrounded by devotees and an elephant. Hadda, Afghanistan, 4th-5th century AD [3000×2780]
WaldenFont on December 6, 2025 1:59 pm Interesting. I had never heard of [Sogdia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sogdian_language?wprov=sfti1) before.
The_Doll_Collector on December 6, 2025 2:01 pm My ancient Sogdian is rusty, anyone got a translation?
k3surfacer on December 6, 2025 2:16 pm Can you add some detail about the script, language and maybe the content of this letter?
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Interesting. I had never heard of [Sogdia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sogdian_language?wprov=sfti1) before.
My ancient Sogdian is rusty, anyone got a translation?
That is an amazing find.
Can you add some detail about the script, language and maybe the content of this letter?