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Harappa Civilization. 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 2300 BCE to 1700 BCE. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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 2300 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
It was near this city that ruins of the Harappan civilization was first discovered.
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 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 Achievement Unlocked
The Harappan Civilization was an extremely advanced society.
Harappan Achievements Most houses had bathrooms with indoor plumbing and some type of running water…
Harappan Achievements
Harappan Artisans were known for their excellent pottery, jewelry, ivory
objects and cotton clothing
Harappan Achievements
They used advanced high quality tools and developed a system of weights and
measures.
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.