A Rosetta Stone for the Indus Script

Explore the fascinating quest to decipher the 4000-year-old Indus script in this 17-minute TED-Ed talk by Rajesh Rao. Discover how modern computational techniques are being employed to unravel "the mother of all crossword puzzles" and potentially unlock the secrets of an ancient civilization. Learn about the challenges and approaches involved in decoding this mysterious language, which holds the key to understanding the Indus Valley culture. Gain insights into the intersection of archaeology, linguistics, and computer science as Rao shares his innovative methods for tackling this enduring enigma.

A Rosetta Stone for the Indus script - Rajesh Rao