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Why do archaeologist and historians find Harappan script enigmatic? Explain reasons. |
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Answer» Solution :Generally, Harappan seals have a line containing the NAME and the title of the owner of writing. Their SCRIPT till date are undciphered, large number of signs and symbols are on them. So they think so, (i) Many historians say that the script is not ALPHABETICAL. It has many signs between 375-400. (ii) The direction of writing is revealed from right to left. (iii) A WIDER SPACING on the right and cramping on the left are shown on some seals. (iv) Archaeologist have speculated the various objects on which writing was found. Copper, tools seals, copper and terracotta tablets, jewellary, rim of jars, etc indicate the literacy was wide spread. |
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