+Semitic scripts are a family of ancient [writing systems](/wiki/writing_system) originating in the Near East, primarily characterized by their consonantal nature, known as an [abjad](/wiki/abjad). These early forms of writing proved highly influential, serving as ancestors to many major scripts used globally today.
+## See also
+- [Alphabet](/wiki/alphabet)
+- [Phoenician](/wiki/phoenician)
+- [Aramaic](/wiki/aramaic)
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