The Indus Valley Script: The Language No One Can Read

The Indus Valley Civilization was one of the largest and most advanced societies of the ancient world—featuring planned cities, advanced drainage systems, and long-distance trade networks. But despite all of this sophistication, one major mystery remains: we cannot read their language. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we explore the Indus Valley Script, found on seals, pottery, and artifacts across cities like Mohenjo-daro and Harappa. With over 400 symbols and no known translation, the script remains one of archaeology’s greatest unsolved puzzles. Who were the people behind this civilization? How did their society function without obvious rulers or m...