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084			_2Colon Classification
100			_aMurphy, Christian _912023
245			_aINDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION
260			_aUnited Kingdom _bEdtech Press _c2025
300			_a231p., _fHB
520			_andus Valley Civilization offers a comprehensive exploration of one of the world's earliest urban civilizations, providing insights into its origins, development, decline, and lasting impact on South Asian history and archaeology. This textbook is essential for students, researchers, and enthusiasts interested in understanding the ancient roots of Indian civilization. The book begins by examining the discovery and excavation of Harappan sites in the Indus Valley region, including Mohenjo-daro and Harappa. It covers the geographical extent, urban planning, architecture, art, craft, trade, and technological achievements of the civilization. "Indus Valley Civilization" delves into the social organization, economic structure, religious practices, and governance systems of the Harappan people. It explores theories surrounding the causes of the civilization's decline and the legacy it left behind in subsequent cultures. Through archaeological evidence, comparative studies with contemporary civilizations, and interpretations by historians and archaeologists, this textbook offers a nuanced understanding of the Indus Valley Civilization's significance in the broader context of ancient history. It discusses ongoing research, debates, and discoveries that continue to shape our understanding of this enigmatic civilization. Overall, "Indus Valley Civilization" provides readers with a comprehensive and scholarly exploration of a remarkable ancient civilization, highlighting its contributions to early urbanization and cultural development in South Asia.
650			_vIronage _912024
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