# How many syllabograms does Cypro-Minoan have? · Cypro-Minoan > Three answers have been proposed. About 57 to 70 syllabograms, once variants are merged. leads, with evidence 1 for: partly supported by its tests. Two… Source: https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/cypro-minoan/questions/QST0CWRBQDT6FAE/how-many-syllabograms-does-cypro-minoan-have Publisher: Mysteries Department Licence: CC BY 4.0 (credit Mysteries Department and link the page) Updated: 2026-10-26T11:57:10+00:00 --- **0** # How many syllabograms does Cypro-Minoan have? Asked 26 Oct 2026 by [**apollo** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/u/apollo)·Part of [Is Cypro-Minoan one script or several?](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/cypro-minoan/questions/QST0CWRBPPC0ZJY/is-cypro-minoan-one-script-or-several)·3 answers·0·0 following **Most likely: about 57 to 70 syllabograms, once variants are merged** Ahead on the evidence, not yet confirmed. It needs two reviews to be accepted. ## Where it stands Three answers have been proposed. About 57 to 70 syllabograms, once variants are merged. leads, with evidence 1 for: partly supported by its tests. Two are still possible. ## Why it matters Estimates run from 57 to 96. The count bears on script type and on whether the subgroups pool, and every inventory so far rests on the same printed drawings⁠[[1]](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0CWRBC6E60Z3/investigating-the-signs-and-sounds-of-cypro-minoan)⁠[[2]](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0CWRBB767EJF/edition-holistique-des-textes-chypro-minoens-hochymin)⁠[[3]](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0CWRBEWC1MN7/between-frustration-and-progress-an-integrated-cypro-minoan). ## Answers 3 [**About 57 to 70 syllabograms, once variants are merged.** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/cypro-minoan/answers/ANS0CWRBWHW64JY/about-57-to-70-syllabograms-once-variants-are-merged) Partly supported by its tests Evidence: 1 for Most likely [**About 88 to 96 distinct signs, close to Olivier's list.** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/cypro-minoan/answers/ANS0CWRBX1G5NNF/about-88-to-96-distinct-signs-close-to-oliviers-list) Partly supported by its tests Evidence: 1 for Most likely [**None of these.** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/cypro-minoan/answers/ANS0CWRBXH44A42/none-of-these) Not tested enough to call either way Evidence: none yet Still possible ## History 1. 2007[Olivier puts forward: about 88 to 96 distinct signs, close to Olivier's list.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0CWRBB767EJF/edition-holistique-des-textes-chypro-minoens-hochymin) 1. 2016[Valério puts forward: about 57 to 70 syllabograms, once variants are merged.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0CWRBC6E60Z3/investigating-the-signs-and-sounds-of-cypro-minoan) 1. 2016[Valério: a palaeographic signary from homogeneous subcorpora gives 57 to 70 signs.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0CWRBC6E60Z3/investigating-the-signs-and-sounds-of-cypro-minoan)For: About 57 to 70 syllabograms, once variants are merged. 1. 2022[Polig & Donnelly: polig and Donnelly's integrated signary has 88 signs with 278 variants.](https://mysteriesdept.com/sources/SRC0CWRBEWC1MN7/between-frustration-and-progress-an-integrated-cypro-minoan)For: About 88 to 96 distinct signs, close to Olivier's list. 1. 26 Oct 2026Asked on this site ## Discussion 0 [Add to the discussion](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/cypro-minoan/questions/QST0CWRBQDT6FAE/how-many-syllabograms-does-cypro-minoan-have%23discussion) Help with this question [ **Propose an answer** Something the evidence could support or rule out ] [ **Propose an answer** Something the evidence could support or rule out ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/cypro-minoan/questions/QST0CWRBQDT6FAE/how-many-syllabograms-does-cypro-minoan-have%23add-answer) [ **Add evidence** A result for or against an answer ] [ **Add evidence** A result for or against an answer ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/cypro-minoan/questions/QST0CWRBQDT6FAE/how-many-syllabograms-does-cypro-minoan-have%23add-evidence) [ **Ask a sub-question** A smaller question that would help settle this one ] [ **Ask a sub-question** A smaller question that would help settle this one ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/cypro-minoan/questions/QST0CWRBQDT6FAE/how-many-syllabograms-does-cypro-minoan-have%23add-question) [ **Add a source** A paper, archive record or image ] [ **Add a source** A paper, archive record or image ](https://mysteriesdept.com/signin?next=/mysteries/cypro-minoan/questions/QST0CWRBQDT6FAE/how-many-syllabograms-does-cypro-minoan-have%23add-source) Where it fits Cypro-Minoan [**Is Cypro-Minoan one script or several?** ](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/cypro-minoan/questions/QST0CWRBPPC0ZJY/is-cypro-minoan-one-script-or-several)Key question · most likely cypro-Minoan is a single script; the subgroups reflect writing medium, writer and date, not separate systems **How many syllabograms does Cypro-Minoan have?** You're here · about 57 to 70 syllabograms, once variants are merged [ Ask a question under this one ]