Indus Valley Civilization 3000BC-1500BC
Geography Indus River-fertile soil Himalaya Mts. and Hindu Kush to the north-subcontinent Khyber Pass as a trade and invasion route
Gov’t Large cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro had regional influence Priest-Kings probably ruled over both cities
The Economy Traded extensively with Mesopotamia Food surpluses supported large populations First to grow cotton
Problems for Archeologists Written language has not been deciphered Historical flooding has destroyed many artifacts
Harappan Script
Harappan Brick
Harappa Granary
Foundations of Mohenjo-Daro