How is the harappan writing to hieroglyphs?

Harappan writing, used by the Indus Valley Civilization, consists of short, undeciphered symbols, primarily found on seals and pottery. Unlike hieroglyphs, which are a well-documented writing system combining logographic and alphabetic elements used by ancient Egyptians, Harappan script remains largely a mystery. While both systems served as tools for communication, the lack of bilingual inscriptions and the brevity of Harappan texts hinder our understanding of their meaning and structure. Consequently, while there are some similarities in their use as symbols for recording information, the contexts and comprehensibility of the two systems differ significantly.