Indus Valley Civilization

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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