The Enigma of the Indus Script: Over 100 Attempts and a Million-Dollar Prize

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The Enigma of the Indus Script: Over 100 Attempts and a Million-Dollar Prize

For over a century, the script of the Indus Valley Civilisation has defied decipherment, remaining one of history's greatest unsolved mysteries. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has now announced a $1 million prize for anyone who can crack this ancient code.

The Bronze Age culture that flourished in the Indus Valley between c. 3300 and 1300 BCE left behind a script that has stumped archaeologists, linguists, and historians alike. Despite more than 100 documented attempts to interpret the inscriptions, the script remains undeciphered, raising questions about whether it is truly a writing system or something entirely different. The search for answers continues, driven by both intrigue and the promise of a monumental breakthrough.

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