inscriptions of the Indus Valley Civilization

The inscriptions of the Indus Valley Civilization consist of symbols and characters found on artifacts like seals, pottery, and tablets, totalling around 400-500 examples. These inscriptions are usually short and may represent a form of writing or proto-writing. Despite numerous signs, their precise meaning, language, and whether they form a full writing system remain unresolved. Scholars believe they might have recorded trade, identity, or religious information. The lack of bilingual texts and limited decipherment tools means their exact function and significance are still a mystery, making them one of archaeology’s intriguing unsolved puzzles.