Near Kutch Harappan graveyard, remains of a skeleton and the key to a puzzle
Near Kutch Harappan graveyard, remains of a skeleton and the key to a puzzle
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La Excellence IAS Academy | April 4, 2024 | History
| Syllabus: GS-I, Subject: History-Ancient, Topic: Harappan civilisation, Issue: Harappan Sites. |
Context: Archaeologists discovered a 5,200-year-old Harappan settlement near a mass burial ground in Gujarat’s Kutch district.
Findings:
Products PSyS:
- Excavation uncovered pottery, animal bones, and flexed skeleton, offering insights into early Harappan life.
- Discovery suggests burial site served multiple settlements, revealing community connections.
Harappan civilisation:
- Also known as the Indus Valley Civilization, thrived in the Indus River valley around 3300 to 1300 BCE.
- Remarkable features:
- Advanced urban planning
- Standardized weights and measures
- Sophisticated craftwork: Bearded priest, Mother goddess
- Undeciphered script
Source: Indian Express
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