'Uncle Vik nodded. "Yes. The only way to translate an unknown language is to have an example of it in another, already-known language. that's why we know almost nothing about the Harappans. We have so much writing from their culture, but no key to unlock it."
"Until now," said Savage. He put his hand down on the scroll. "This is the key. An identical message in harappan, Sumerian cuneiform, and Old Kingdom Egyptian. And since we know cuneiform and Egyptian..."
"We should be able to translate the Harappan." Vik stared at the scroll. "My God, you're right."
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