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Indus Valley Civilisation

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Harappan Civilisation
The Indus Valley Civilisation, one of the world's earliest urban cultures, flourished around 3300 to 1300 BCE in the northwestern regions of South Asia, primarily in present-day Pakistan and northwest India. Known for its advanced urban planning, the civilization boasted well-organized cities like Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa, featuring grid-patterned streets, sophisticated drainage systems, and impressive public buildings. Its people engaged in agriculture, craft production, and trade, establishing extensive networks that reached as far as Mesopotamia. Remarkably, the civilisation demonstrated a high degree of social organization and technological prowess without evidence of centralized monarchic rule. Culturally rich and enigmatic, the Indus Valley Civilisation developed a script that remains undeciphered to this day, leaving much of its language and communication a mystery. Artifacts such as seals, pottery, and figurines reveal a society with spiritual beliefs and artistic expression, possibly including worship of proto-Shiva figures and fertility deities. Despite its sudden decline, the legacy of the Indus Valley endures through its contributions to urban infrastructure and cultural complexity. Its story continues to intrigue historians and archaeologists, offering a profound glimpse into the early chapters of human civilization. \#IndusValleyCivilisation #AncientHistory #Archaeology #CivilisationMysteries #MomentsOfLife #MoofLife\_Moment #MoofLife
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Life Classification : Civilisation
Life Id : EL8738669055933
Verified Name : indus-valley-civilisation
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Created On: 2025-06-02 | Updated On: 2025-11-26
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