Tamil Nadu offers $1M prize for decoding Indus Valley script, marking discovery's centenary.

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister announced a $1 million prize for deciphering the ancient script of the Indus Valley Civilization, marking the 100th anniversary of its discovery. The announcement came during a three-day international seminar in Chennai, aiming to explore the civilization's significance and its possible links to Tamil Nadu. Stalin also allocated Rs 2 crore for a research chair honoring archaeologist Iravatham Mahadevan to further studies on the Indus Valley Civilization. Recent archaeological findings suggest a parallel Iron Age civilization in Tamil Nadu.

January 05, 2025
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