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Stamp seals with less than 200 different signs were used to sign names and stamp cargo, by the Harappans. They may also have written on palm leaves or birchbark, as later Indian people did, but these records have not survived.
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∙ 11y agoLess than 200 different signs made up the Harappan writing system. The Harappans used stamp seals made of soapstone or ceramic to stamp names and destinations onto cargo, and to sign their names.
To see examples of Harappan writing, visit 'Indus Script Dictionary' at Facebook.
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∙ 11y agoThey wrote with a script usually called Harappan or Indus valley script, which had less than 200 signs. To see examples of Indus script, visit 'Indus Script Dictionary' at Facebook.
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How do you understand that the harappan people knew the art of writing?
Writing has been found on various Harappan objects, such as stamp seals, pots, bangles and an ax.
What is a Harappan soapstone seals?
The Harappan soapstone seals were used to sign names and stamp cargo with destinations. They were used in India and Pakistan from 3300 BC to 1900 BC, and the seals usually had an animal figure and a line of writing on them. To see examples of Harappan seals, visit 'Indus Script Dictionary' on Facebook.
Which civilization s writing has never been decoded?
Harappan
What are some important harappan achievements?
The 4 major achievements of the Harappan Civilization is:1,The sewer System2,The writing system3,Jewlery4,Art
What is the most common material used to make toys and figurines in harappan civilization?
Bronze was the most common material used to make toys and figurines in harappan civilization.
What was the harappan writing that survived?
it can't be deciphered
How do you understand that the harappan people knew the art of writing?
Writing has been found on various Harappan objects, such as stamp seals, pots, bangles and an ax.
Which civilization's writing has never been decoded?
Harappan
What is a Harappan soapstone seals?
The Harappan soapstone seals were used to sign names and stamp cargo with destinations. They were used in India and Pakistan from 3300 BC to 1900 BC, and the seals usually had an animal figure and a line of writing on them. To see examples of Harappan seals, visit 'Indus Script Dictionary' on Facebook.
Which civilization s writing has never been decoded?
Harappan
What are some important harappan achievements?
The 4 major achievements of the Harappan Civilization is:1,The sewer System2,The writing system3,Jewlery4,Art
What is the most common material used to make toys and figurines in harappan civilization?
Bronze was the most common material used to make toys and figurines in harappan civilization.
Can you give me information about the harappan toys?
Remains of a variety of children's toys have been found. The toys were made of clay. They include carts, bird-shaped whistles, rattles and figures of various animals.
Which site of harappan civilization pre-harappan and harappan culture was found?
Mehrgarh is a pre-Harappan site in Pakistan, and Harappa and Mohenjodaro are Harappan sites, also in Pakistan. There is a link below.
What was carved in the harappans soapstones?
The stamp seals used by the Harappans usually had a line of writing and the figure of an animal, such as a zebu, tiger, bull or elephant. The line of writing was usually a personal or place name. To see examples of Harappan seals, visit 'Indus Script Dictionary' on Facebook.
What were the religious beliefs of harappan civilision?
The Harappan Religion was polytheistic.
When did the Harappan empire begin?
The Harappan Civilization begain in 2500BCE
