What question did this study set out to answer?

To present BAAM-A as a framework for analyzing Linear A, focusing on administrative aspects rather than phonetic interpretation.

March 25, 2026Open Access

BAAM-A v3.1: A Functional Reconstruction Framework for Linear A Based on Administrative and Accounting Logic

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To present BAAM-A as a framework for analyzing Linear A, focusing on administrative aspects rather than phonetic interpretation.
Introduced as a framework combining administrative and accounting logic with Linear A analysis.
Emphasizes structural and functional dimensions of inscriptions.
Avoids traditional palaeographic and linguistic interpretations.
BAAM-A offers a new analytical perspective on Linear A.
It does not aim for decipherment but provides significant methodological contributions.

Abstract

DOI Description This manifesto presents BAAM-A as an epistemic and processual framework for the analysis of Linear A. Writing is modeled primarily as an administrative instrument for the representation, control, and regulation of processes. Phonetic interpretation is treated as a secondary, optional specialization within an established written workflow, rather than as the origin of writing. BAAM-A (Bilanz–Administrative–Accounting–Model for Linear A) is an independent methodological framework developed at Cryptohistory Lab Potsdam. It focuses on the functional and structural dimensions of Linear A inscriptions. Rather than relying on palaeographic or linguistic interpretations, BAAM-A provides a contextual and structural-analytical approach. The framework does not claim decipherment. Its purpose is to offer a complementary methodological layer for the study of Aegean scripts. BAAM-A is currently in a methodological development phase. Concept, structure, modeling and coding: M.G. Grella Location: Potsdam, Germany Initial version: July 2025 Contact: Michael.grella@bp-mail.org © Cryptohistory Lab Potsdam The structural model MOSI-A (Minoan Operational Stratification Investigation – Model A) is formally introduced in: Grella, M.G. (2026). MOSI-A. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18825904

BAAM-A v3.1: A Functional Reconstruction Framework for Linear A Based on Administrative and Accounting Logic

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