What was the significance of the ancient Turkic runic script?

The ancient Turkic runic script, also known as the Orkhon script, was a writing system used by the Göktürks and other Turkic peoples in the 8th century. The significance of the script lies in its role as one of the oldest known forms of writing used by the Turkic peoples, and as a precursor to modern Turkic alphabets.

Many scholars believe that the Orkhon script was developed by the Göktürks as a way to unite the various Turkic tribes under a common written language. The script was used primarily for inscriptions on stones, coins, and other objects, and was not used for extensive literary works. However, it played an important role in the development of the Turkic languages, and many modern Turkic languages can trace their roots back to the Orkhon script.