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The influence of ancient trade routes, especially via the Indian Ocean, is emphasized through references to Mesopotamian and Egyptian artifacts, scripts, and trade goods, suggesting an extensive network existing over 10,000 years ago that connected India with civilizations across West Asia, Africa, and beyond.
Old Scripts, Script Evolution, and Shared Cultural Symbols
The script evolution is traced from Sumerian cuneiform to Indian scripts like the Rigvedic scriptures, revealing startling similarities. For instance, the shared use of geometric symbols, sound wave patterns, and ritual motifs like the "जय" (Jai) or victory symbols, found in both Indian seals and Mesopotamian artifacts, point toward a common origin or intense cultural exchange.