Key Challenges of the Indus Script Decipherment

The Indus script, from the Indus Valley Civilization (3300–1300 BCE), remains undeciphered due to key challenges. The absence of multilingual inscriptions like the Rosetta Stone and unknown linguistic context hinder interpretation. Limited material evidence, with seals averaging only five characters, further complicates analysis. Researchers explore theories linking the script to Sanskrit or Dravidian languages, with varying opinions on whether it represents a logosyllabic system or non-linguistic symbols. Recent studies, including parallels with South Indian graffiti, offer potential insights. Efforts to decipher the script continue through interdisciplinary collaboration, reflecting humanity's quest to understand this ancient civilization’s cultural and l