The early civilizations of Ancient India & The rise of Aryan Civilization and Vedic Era (EPISODE-2)
Harappan Culture The Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization, developed the first accurate system of standard weights and measurements, somewhat accurate to 1.6 mm, respectively. Evidence shows that the Harappans took part in a vast maritime trade network extending from Central Asia to modern-day Iraq, Iran, Kuwait and Syria. The Indus script remains unavoidable without any comparative symbols and is believed to have developed independently of this writing in Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt. Art Indus Valley excavation sites have unearthed several distinct examples of the art of culture, including sculptures, seals, pottery, gold ornaments and physically detailed sculptures in terracotta, bronze and steatite - commonly known as the Soap Stone. Small toy image or toy model from Harappa, c. 2500 BC. The Indus Valley Civilization made sculptures from terracotta to bronze and steaite. Whether these statues have religious significance is still unknown...