Inscription Reader

Point. Read. Understand.

Describe an inscription you have found — on a building, monument, coin, gravestone, or artifact — and LINGUA will identify the language, translate the text, and provide historical context.

Where You'll Find Inscriptions

Every inscription tells a story. Here are the places people find them.

Museum Artifacts

Cuneiform tablets, Greek pottery, Egyptian cartouches — understand what ancient objects actually say.

Monuments & Memorials

Latin inscriptions on government buildings, war memorials in foreign languages, UNESCO heritage sites.

Gravestones

Old cemetery headstones in Hebrew, Latin, Gaelic, or other languages — uncover family history.

Coins & Currency

Ancient and foreign coins with inscriptions in Greek, Arabic, Chinese, or obscure mints.

Pottery & Ceramics

Maker's marks, dedication inscriptions, and ownership stamps on archaeological pottery.

Tattoos

Verify what a foreign-language tattoo actually says — before or after getting it.

Building Facades

Cornerstones, foundation dates, Latin mottos, and decorative text on historical buildings.

Academic Research

Photographs of inscriptions from excavations, fieldwork rubbings, and archival images.