Why should you care about Harappan weights?

Several aspects of the Harappan civilization fascinate us today; their enigmatic script, organized trade, meticulous craft, and extremely standardized weight system. The weights tell us about the mathematical advancement of this ancient civilization.
Caption: Harappan weights and scale at India National Museum, New Delhi. Source: Wikimedia Commons

Caption: Harappan weights and scale at India National Museum, New Delhi. Source: Wikimedia Commons

Caption: Chert weights in different denominations, each have a specific weight. Source: Harappa.com

Caption: Chert weights in different denominations, each have a specific weight. Source: Harappa.com

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