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Harappa Civilization
Harappan Civilization
What do you know about Ancient India?
Have you ever heard of the Harappan?
What do you think Harappan means?
What year do you think the Harappan where around.
Harappan Civilization
One of the most fascinating yet mysterious cultures of the ancient world is the Harappan Civilization
Harappan Civilization
This culture existed along the Indus
River in present day Pakistan from about 2,300 BCE to 1700
BCE.
Harappan Civilization
All of the cities and civilizations at this time were centered around large areas along both sides of the
Indus River
Harappan Civilization
As these civilizations grew more in population improvements in agriculture and irrigation transpired.
Harappan Civilization
Agriculture - The science, art, and business of cultivating soil, producing crops, and raising livestock; farming.
Harappan Civilization
Irrigation – Artificial watering of land by uses of aqueducts, irrigation canals and other sources.
India’s First Cities
Large populations develop their own unique cultures and large civilizations began to form.
India’s First Cities
The first civilization was the Harappan…who were named after the city Harappa
India’s First Cities
It was near this city that ruins of the Harappan civilization was first discovered.
India’s First Cities
India’s First Cities
The houses had flat roofs and many had staircases that allowed people to climb to the roof from the street
India’s First Cities
India’s First Cities
A second major city in the Indus River Valley at this time was Mohenjo-Daro
It was 375 miles south of the city of Harappa.
India’s First Cities
Mohenjo-Daro also means "Mound of the Dead”.
The cities ruins were discovered in the 1920’s (Left: House Walls, Right: Water drains)
India’s First Cities
Both Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were structurally advanced.
Each city had a towering Citadel that acted as a fortress for defense purposes.
India’s First Cities
These immense Citadels would act as vantage points to scout for invading armies and general public well being
Harappan Achievements
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The Harappan Civilization was an extremely advanced society.
Harappan Achievements
Most houses had bathrooms with indoor plumbing and some type of running water…
Water Well
Harappan Achievements
Artisan – Craftsman or skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft.
Harappan Achievements
Harappan Artisans were known for their excellent pottery, jewelry, ivory objects and cotton clothing
Harappan Achievements
Harappan Achievements
Harappan Achievements
They used advanced high quality tools and developed a system of weights and measures.
Harappan Achievements
The Harappan people were literate and used a Indus Script.
Harappan Achievements
This language was short strings of symbols associated with the Indus Valley Culture.
The language to this day still remain coded...we still do not understand the language due a lack of interpreting.
Harappan Civilization
Only small parts of this language has been deciphered , leaving numerous questions about this civilization unanswered. (Seal that was
used on goods)
Harappan Achievements
It is also most likely that the Harappa's had a strong government and worshiped kings and deities.
Not a happy ending
The Harappan Civilization ended by the early 1700’s BCE…but no one is sure why.
Not a happy ending
Perhaps invaders destroyed the cities…
Not a happy ending Maybe a large scale natural disaster like a flood or earthquake.
Unfortunately because we can’t read their coded language we may never know.