The Indus Valley Civilisation, one of the oldest in the world, flourished thousands of years ago, with a population exceeding 5 million at its peak. Despite its remarkable urban planning and sophisticated infrastructure, the civilisation’s script remains undeciphered, and the identity and language of its people remain a mystery.
The cause of the Indus Valley Civilisation’s sudden decline around 1900 BCE remains a mystery. In an effort to unravel one of India’s greatest enigmas, the Tamil Nadu government in southern India is now offering a $1 million reward for anyone who can decipher the elusive script. “Whoever solves this ancient puzzle will become a millionaire,” the announcement declared.
Indus inscriptions featuring a series of symbols and signs were found on stones and pottery. These brief, pattern-based texts have sparked debate over whether they represent a true language. With around 400 distinct symbols discovered, the competition to crack the code and claim the $1 million reward is intensifying.
Over 400 Roman-era gold and silver coins discovered
A remarkable discovery has been made in a small Dutch town, where over 400 gold and silver coins from the Roman era, dating back to the first century CE, were uncovered. The collection features portraits of rulers from Rome, Britain, and Africa, including figures like Claudius and Julius Caesar.
Among the hoard are 116 gold coins, believed to have been buried around 47 CE, possibly by a Roman soldier returning from Britain with spoils of war. This find marks the largest Roman-era treasure ever discovered in Utrecht province and is the first in Europe to include both Roman and British coins.
