The ancient Indus Valley civilization, which existed from 2600 to 1900 BC in what is now Pakistan and Northern India, left behind an enigmatic script found on over 4,000 inscribed plates. Despite being one of the most advanced societies of their time, the writing system remains largely undeciphered. In an effort to unlock its secrets, the Indian government has announced a $1 million prize for anyone who can successfully decode the script, which has stumped archaeologists and experts for over a century.
'I announce a cash prize of $1 million to individuals or organisations that decipher the script to the satisfaction of archaeological experts,' said minister MK Stalin.
'The riddle hasn't been answered for the past 100 years despite several efforts by archaeologists and experts.'
The Indus - the largest yet least known of all the first great urban cultures - thrived from 2600 to 1900 BC, and then abruptly vanished from historical records.
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