1. Indus Valley Civilization
3000BC-1500BC

2. Geography Indus River-fertile soil
Himalaya Mts. and Hindu Kush to the north-subcontinent
Khyber Pass as a trade and invasion route

4. Gov’t
Large cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro had regional influence
Priest-Kings probably ruled over both cities

5. The Economy Traded extensively with Mesopotamia
Food surpluses supported large populations
First to grow cotton

6. Problems for Archeologists
Written language has not been deciphered
Historical flooding has destroyed many artifacts

7. Harappan
Script

8. Harappan Brick

9. Harappa Granary

10. Foundations of Mohenjo-Daro