Since ancient times, India has been a pioneer in exploring the world and discovering the secrets of the universe. This series celebrates some of India’s fascinating heritage, and helps us learn what we must preserve so that humanity can keep growing. 

In Part 1 of this series, we will learn about some ancient symbols and languages that India has developed.

About the writer:  

Briti Deb is a storyteller telling stories about everything from the possibilities of ancient astronomy to the deciphering of ancient symbols. He enjoys writing articles, conducting workshops, and exhibiting in museums about heritages that, if preserved, might inspire fresh thinking.  

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Sources: 

 Hieroglyph – Image credit:  

[1] postagestamps.gov.in, the web portal of the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved 06 October 2022. 

[2] https://www.stampsoftheworld.co.uk/wiki/India_1961_Archaeological_Survey_-_Centenary Retrieved 01 December 2022 

Hieroglyph – Sources and further reading: 

https://iitf.gov.in/emarketplace/attractions/detail/463 

Ancient Grammarian – Image credit: 

[1] postagestamps.gov.in, the web portal Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved 06 October 2022. 

[2] https://www.stampsoftheworld.co.uk/wiki/India_2004_Panini Retrieved 01 December 2022 

Ancient Grammarian – Sources and further readings: 

[1] https://indianculture.gov.in/rarebooks/ashtadhyayi-panini-1 

[2] https://vedicheritage.gov.in/vedangas/vyakarana/ 

Ancient Manuscript – Image credit: 

[1] postagestamps.gov.in, the web portal Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved 06 October 2022. 

[2] https://www.stampsoftheworld.co.uk/wiki/India_1979_International_Archives_Week Retrieved 01 December 2022 

Ancient Manuscript – Sources and further readings: 

https://indianculture.gov.in/unesco/memory-world/gilgit-manuscript 

https://en.unesco.org/sites/default/files/india_gilgit_eng.pdf 

https://www.namami.gov.in/memory-world