This project modernizes the digital use of the Assyrian language by establishing linguistic standards, researching appropriate terms, and creating digital tools
This project modernizes the digital use of the Assyrian language by translating common phrases, establishing linguistic standards, researching appropriate terms, and creating digital tools and fonts. It aims to preserve and promote the language, ensuring its accessibility and relevance for future generations.
A key outcome is our work with Unicode CLDR, enabling Assyrian/Syriac to be selected as a language in iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux. This supports the translation of dates, times, regions, and other terms into Assyrian. We are actively expanding coverage to drive broader adoption across applications.
We operate under the auspices of the Assyrian Studies Association — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes the academic study of the Assyrian heritage through supporting research, teaching, and intellectual collaboration among scholars in fields that include history, archaeology, cultural heritage, religion, language, literary studies, social sciences, arts, architecture, and law, among others.
Our datasets, code, and all other research and releases are under liberal open source license for widespread inclusion in other projects.
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to our GivingTuesday Matching Gift Campaign! Because of your generosity, we not only met our $5,000 goal but surpassed it by raising $6,008!
The funds will support our exciting new project: Preserving Modern Assyrian Language through Digitization and AI. Together, we're ensuring the survival and accessibility of the Assyrian language for future generations.
Please find our code at Github.
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