The Meetei Mayek block contains characters used in the Meetei Mayek script, which is used for writing the Meitei language spoken in the Indian state of Manipur. The script is alphabetic, with distinct characters representing individual sounds in the Meitei language. The Meetei Mayek script has a long history, dating back to at least the 11th century, and was used for a variety of texts, including religious and historical documents. The script saw a revival in the 20th century as part of efforts to promote and preserve the cultural identity of the Meitei people. This block includes all the characters needed to write in Meetei Mayek..