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Why is the harappa script called enigmatic
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Gaurav Seth 3 years, 11 months ago

Harappan script is an enigmatic script because of following reasons:
(1) Most inscriptions are short and the longest one containing about 26 signs.
(2) These scripts were not alphabetical as it has too many signs (between 375 to 400).
(3) The script was written from right to left as some seals show a wider spacing on the right and cramping on the left.
(4) Harappan seals have a line of writing probably containing the name and title of the owner.
(5) The motif generally an animal conveyed a meaning those who could not read.
(6) The writing has been found on variety of objects as seals, copper tools, rims of jars, copper and terracotta tablets, jewellary and bone rods.

Yogita Ingle 3 years, 11 months ago

Harappan script is an enigmatic script because of following reasons:
(1) Most inscriptions are short and the longest one containing about 26 signs.
(2) These scripts were not alphabetical as it has too many signs (between 375 to 400).
(3) The script was written from right to left as some seals show a wider spacing on the right and cramping on the left.
(4) Harappan seals have a line of writing probably containing the name and title of the owner.
(5) The motif generally an animal conveyed a meaning those who could not read.
(6) The writing has been found on variety of objects as seals, copper tools, rims of jars, copper and terracotta tablets, jewellary and bone rods.
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