The Old Hungarian block contains characters used in the Old Hungarian script, also known as the Hungarian runes or Székely script, which was used for writing the Hungarian language before the adoption of the Latin alphabet. The script is alphabetic, with characters representing individual sounds. This block includes all the characters needed to write in Old Hungarian, reflecting its use in historical documents, inscriptions, and folklore. The script was used from the 10th century and has seen a revival in recent years as a symbol of Hungarian heritage and identity..