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Why is the Indus civilization still a mystery to archeologists?
  1. The Indus civilization was extremely small and therefore, it is difficult to excavate.
  2. The Indus civilization was extremely isolated from the rest of the world.
  3. The Indus civilization’s remains were completely destroyed.
  4. The civilization’s writing system has never been deciphered.
Explanation
Answer - D - The Indus civilization is still a mystery to archeologists because the civilization’s writing system has never been deciphered.

Key Takeaway: Archeologists found the remains of the Bronze-era Indus Valley Civilization in the 1920s. Because the first city to be unearthed was Harappa, this civilization has also been known as the Harappan Civilization. Even though archeological excavations have been on-going, the writing system that was found on clay seals has never been deciphered. More than 400-600 distinct written symbols have so far been discovered.
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