Enigmatic sandstone objects
Fragments of a grooved red sandstone object or objects were found in the upper disturbed levels of Mound AB, Trench 39N.
HARP (Harappa Archaeological Research Project) a group of scholars from a variety of fields dedicated to advancing the study of the ancient Indus Valley civilization.
Electron Microscope analysis
Scanning Electron Microscope analysis of the incising marks on the steatite tablets indicates the use of three different specialized bronze graving tools (see 58). Each tablet was first shaped from raw unfired steatite and then incised with the
Collections of broken pottery
Excavations in Trench 43 revealed collections of broken pottery that date to the final phases of the Harappan occupation of Period 3C, ca. 1900 BC. Note the antler piece (image 58) to the right of the broken dish.
Workshop area
Composite overview of the steatite and faience workshop area in Trench 54 South taken using the bamboo ladder. Two images were pieced together on the computer to make this composite. North is to the right.
Stone sculpture fragment
Carved stone fragment of what may be the leg of a composite sculpture, possibly of a large bull.
Electron microscope analysis
For the second group of tablets the leading edge of the incision is more rounded and there are grooves along the wide slope of the cutting angle. The third type of tool is equally distinct.
Part of an antler
Part of an antler, including the burr and the brow tine, shed from a large deer, probably sambhar (Cervus unicolor) or swamp deer (Cervus duvauceli) (H99-3828/8763-01 from Trench 43). This specimen may have been used as a pick or possibly a punch for
Randy Law documenting
Randy Law, a graduate student from the University of Wisconsin - Madison assisted with the excavation and documentation of Trench 54 South. Here he is using a digital camera to take close up images of manufacturing debris.
Stone sculpture fragment - another view
Top view of the carved stone sculptural component (58) showing dowel hole for attachment to the rest of the sculpture.
Three groups of tablets
Three groups of tablets can be defined on the basis of the type of tool used to incise them and the style of inscribing. The most complex script sign appears to have been made with different numbers of strokes for each of the three groups.