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Essay Galaxy - Indus Valley Civilization
Indus Valley Civilization
The earliest known Southern Asian civilization, flourishing c.2300-
1750 BC across 1.1 million km2 / ½ million mi.2 around the Indus in
Pakistan. Over 100 sites have been identified with important urban centers
at Mohenjo-daro and Harappa (Pakistan), and Kalibangan and Lothal (Western
India). There were uniform principles of urban planning, with streets set
out in a grid pattern and public drainage systems.
Weights and measures were standardized, and there was widespread
trade with Western Asia. A common writing system was used, which remains
undeciphered. Great granaries on citadel mounts suggest the existence of
priest-kings or a priestly oligarchy. There is no firm explanation for the
decline of the civilization.
These first excavations at Harappa and Mohenjo-daro produced
inscribed seals, painted pottery and other arti....
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