In a newly identified sector of a Mature Harappan site in Haryana, archaeologists have unearthed a specialized industrial wing dedicated to the production of advanced vitrified pigments. The facility contains several intact rare-earth mixing vats and high-heat furnaces used for the experimental production of glazed ceramic slips and mineral-based dyes for the Indus Valley's high-elite pottery market.
Fieldwork findings suggest that Indus Valley scientists were systematically testing complex mineral additives to create specific iridescent hues, representing one of the earliest known instances of precision industrial chemistry. The presence of standardized weight sets and temperature-logging terracotta markers alongside the kilns points to a highly regulated industrial process that ensured consistent aesthetic quality for regional and international trade.