Description
You should locate one primary source that is about Indus River Civilization; which should be a textual (original language works in Hindi), a piece of art, or artifact (make sure to get a good quality image).
Write an explanation (2 pages single spaced) of what the primary source is, the context from which it emerged, and why you think this would be a great teaching tool for understanding South Asian History.
May I recommend that you take a look at the publications of Prof. Mark Kenoyer and also his websites, https://www.harappa.com/experts/jonathan-mark-kenoyer
Please stick to well-researched scholarly articles and sources to finish this paper.
Explanation & Answer
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Running head: INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION
Indus Valley Civilization
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INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION
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Indus Valley Civilization
Gateway at Harappa
A unique civilization took place along the Ghaggar-Hakra(present site is known as
Pakistan), and Indus Rivers and sections of NW India a great culture lounged across an
enormous sphere of Five hundred thousand square miles, a region more significant than the one
of both Mesopotamian or Egypt. Its principal cities, some beyond three miles in perimeter, were
constructed formerly/earlier of wood or clay-brick. They housed tenants rivaling those of
Mesopotamia. Agriculture was the primary product, but fables about the fabulous treasure in the
Indus region flowed in faraway areas with fantasies regarding a land tin, peacocks, gold, and
carnelian. The Indus society had a grasp on ancient writing practice of 400 distinct symbols.
But to date, inefficient of a bi-lingual lettering, no one has fortunately deciphered its characters.
All that outlasts for the archaeologist are architectural remains, mater8ial/visible objects of cyclic
life and luxury, stamp seals and figurines. Without passage to written recordings, how can the
archaeologists illuminate the history, probe into the spiritual universe and redesign the system of
government and trade? In this reading, we will first review some impressive historical structures
of...