Question

What is a seal? Why was it useful during the Indus valley civilization?

Answer 1

Sealings were used in ancient times for trade. They would be made on ceramics or the clay tags used to seal the rope around bundles of goods. Ancient Mesopotamian seals from the same period functioned in this manner. Numerous Indus seals have been foundin ancient Mesopotamian cities.

Answer 2

Sealings were used in ancient times for trade. They would be made on ceramics or the clay tags used to seal the rope around bundles of goods. Ancient Mesopotamian seals from the same period functioned in this manner. Numerous Indus seals have been found in ancient Mesopotamian cities.