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Map of the Indus Valley Civilization
Extent and major sites of the Indus Valley Civilization. The shaded area does not include recent excavations such as Rupar, Balakot, Shortughai in Afghanistan, Manda in Jammu, etc.
Questions & Answers
When did the Indus Valley Civilization flourish?
- The Indus Valley Civilization flourished between c. 7000 and c. 600 BCE, although evidence of human activity in the region goes back much farther.
What are the two best-known cities of the Indus Valley Civilization?
- The two best-known cities of the Indus Valley Civilization are Harappa and Mohenjo-daro.
When was the Indus Valley Civilization discovered?
- The Indus Valley Civilization was discovered in 1829.
Has the script of the Indus Valley Civilization been deciphered?
- No. The Indus Script (also known as Harappan Script) has not been deciphered. All that is known of the culture comes from the ruins of the cities and artifacts found there.
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