Indian Cultural Knowledge

The Indus Valley Civilization Introduction The Indus Valley Civilization, also called the Harappan Civilization, was one of the earliest urban civilizations in human history. It developed in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent and flourished approximately between 2600 BCE and 1900 BCE . Known for its well-planned cities, advanced drainage systems, skilled craftsmanship, and extensive trade networks, this civilization represents one of the greatest achievements of ancient India. The civilization derived its name from the Indus River and from the city of Harappa, where its remains were first discovered. Today, archaeological sites belonging to this civilization are spread across India, Pakistan, and parts of Afghanistan. Discovery of the Civilization The existence of the Indus Valley Civilization remained unknown until the early twentieth century. During archaeological excavations in the 1920s, ancient cities were discovered at: Harappa Mohenjo-daro These disco...