Day 38
History, Art & CultureSkim2025-01-05
Centenary Conference on Indus Valley Discovery
What Happened
An international conference was held in Chennai on January 5, 2025, to commemorate the centenary of Sir John Marshall's 1924 announcement regarding the discovery of the Indus Valley Civilization. Scholars discussed recent epigraphic research and the evolution of the civilization's script and culture.
Why It Matters
The event highlights potential cultural and linguistic continuities between Harappan graffiti and ancient Tamil-Brahmi scripts, strengthening the link between North and South Indian ancient histories.
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