Thursday, September 24, 2009

1-Reflections on Indus Valley Civilisation

The Indus Valley Civilisation was found in BCE 2500.
Well-planned city by an efficient government provided:
-Citadel. Shelter against foreign enemies.


-Drainage System. Brought water to houses and carried waste material away.

-Granary. Food stored for future consumption.

Occupations:
The Indus people worked as:
-Priests who carry out religious rituals in The Great Bath.

-Craftsmen who create pottery and bronze tools.


-Farmers who grow crops and produce food.

-Traders who sell as well as purchase products from other regions.

Seals found indicated that the Indus Valley people :
-Had a uniform writing system.

-Used seals for trade.


Reflections

-The Indus Valley civilisation were very advanced and very efficient in doing things.
-The government was very well-planned and the system of efficient government.
-The Indus people were very religious as they had a large bath just for religious bathing.
-The Indus script is very unique and until today, no one can decipher the Indus script.

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