A discussion and analysis of the Indus river civilization

Indus civilization is considered as the most mysterious civilization of the world because until now researchers have failed to provide a plausible explanation of the symbols and language found written on various tablets. Considered as an urban civilization far superior to that of summer civilization, Indus Valley civilization and its disappearance is considered as one of the biggest archaeological challenges still faced by the researchers.Discovered in first part of the last century, the major archaeological work on Indus Valley civilization started taking placing during the decade of 1921- 1931 however, after the partition of India and the creation of Pakistan- where this site is situated, have indicated towards new evidence of the extent of this civilization. However, what is so critical about this civilization is the fact that most of the evidence gathered from its major sites such as Mohan Jo Daro, Harappa and other sites indicate nothing about what this civilization actually was and as such a major part of Indian history is still undecipherable and unknown to the modern world.(Fitzsimons,1970).

[...] A Brief Introduction to the civilization The Indus civilization is considered as one of the finest urban civilizations of the world, and it is considerably different from other civilizations of Bronze Age.(Possehl,1990). During the excavation process at Mohan Jo daro site, the uncovered metropolitan sites were considered as one of the foremost centers of a civilization which was once a very formidable civilization spread all across what is now Pakistan. There are more than 1000 sites of the Indus valley civilization however its major centers are still located at Mohan Jo Daro and Harppa as both these cities are considered as the main centers of this great civilization. [...]

[...] Since Mohan Jo Daro was situated on the banks of Indus River therefore it is argued that a great flood could have resulted into the destruction of this city. The next section will discuss Indus Valley civilizations and its different sites such as Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro, Dholavira, Kot Diji, Rehman Dheri, Looking at aspects of civilization/state societies, trade architecture, economy, settlements, craft etc. Different sites of Indus Civilization Indus Civilization believed to be flourished largely under local influence and its characteristics are hardly similar to any other civilization of its time however, through its trade and commerce it seems to be connected with the external world. [...]

[...] Mohan Jo Daro was also probably the trading hub of this civilization because it was formed right at the banks of Indus River and various seals found from this city are considered as the accounting records of trading taking place in this city. It is also therefore argued that the town planning or the urbanization of the major cities of this civilization including Mohan Jo Daro was largely a result of the trade oriented society of this civilization. Apart from trading, archaeologists have also found seeds of wheat and other agriculture seeds from the site of Mohan Jo Daro indicating that this society not only relied on trade but was also an agri-based society. [...]