A team of independent researchers has uncovered a highly polished copper mirror in the Aravalli foothills, dating to approximately 1500 BCE. The artifact is unique for its reverse-side engravings, which depict a complex solar calendar and symbols associated with early Vedic fire rituals.
The mirror’s metallurgical composition reveals an advanced tin-copper alloy that allowed for a near-perfect reflective surface. Scholars believe this was a ceremonial object used by high-status priests to track celestial movements for the timing of seasonal sacrifices, bridging the gap between the Harappan and Vedic archaeological records.