The Tangut block contains characters used in the Tangut script, which was used by the Tangut people during the Western Xia dynasty (1038–1227) in what is now northwestern China. The script is logographic, similar to Chinese, and is one of the most complex writing systems ever created. This block includes a wide range of Tangut characters used in administrative, religious, and literary texts, reflecting the rich cultural and historical legacy of the Tangut people..