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Dholavira Signboard Replica

Dholavira Signboard Replica

A replica of the Dholavira signboard with large Indus script glyphs.

Identification

Identified Script

Indus Valley Script

Origin / Period

Dholavira, Gujarat, India

~2500 BCE

Detection Confidence

High

Learning & Context

  • The original sign was made of gypsum crystals and was likely mounted on a gate.
  • Its large size suggests it was meant for public display, unlike smaller seals.
  • This discovery challenged the idea that Indus script was only for administrative or trade purposes.
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