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The signs record an Indo-Aryan language such as early Sanskrit.

The signs record an Indo-Aryan language such as early Sanskrit.

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Where it stands

DisputedNone pieces of evidence for, one against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

What it predicts

  • Readings in Indo-Aryan are consistent across the corpus with a published sign table.
  • Indo-Aryan speakers were present in the Indus valley before 1900 BC.

What would rule it out

  • The sign table changes from text to text, or the chronology of Indo-Aryan arrival excludes it.

Evidence none for · 1 against

The questions it answers

Most likelyThe signs record an early Dravidian language

Cite it

Mysteries Department. (2026). The signs record an Indo-Aryan language such as early Sanskrit. [Answer ANS0CWY3KEW1D3K]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0CWY3KEW1D3K
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