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Non-linguistic emblem system

The signs might be heraldic or emblematic marks with little or no linguistic encoding.

Research compilation

Research compilation from a published ICIT-style digitization — not a complete or licensed photographic corpus

Fit on current defined metric: weak.

A necessary null against linguistic claims; currently a weaker global fit.

Assumptions

  • Order is decorative or conventional rather than grammatical

Strengths

  • Would explain the lack of long texts
  • Emblem systems exist in other cultures

Limitations

  • Directionality and rigid templates look more structured than pure emblems
  • Does not explain n-gram retention well