5 Questions
What material were Harappan seals typically made of?
steatite
What are some of the other types of objects found in Harappan culture, besides seals?
beads, weights, stone blades, and baked bricks
What is the approximate time period during which the Harappan civilization flourished?
c. 2600 - 1900 BCE
What is another name for the Indus Valley Civilization?
Harappan culture
What are the earlier and later phases of the Harappan civilization known as?
Early Harappan and Late Harappan
Study Notes
Harappan Civilization
- The Harappan seal is a distinctive artifact of the Indus Valley Civilization, made of steatite stone.
- The Indus Valley Civilization is also referred to as the Harappan Culture.
- Characteristic objects of the Harappan Culture include:
- Seals
- Beads
- Weights
- Stone blades
- Baked bricks
- These artifacts have been found in areas as far apart as:
- Afghanistan
- Jammu
- Gujarat
- Baluchistan
Timeline of the Civilization
- The Harappan Civilization is dated between circa 2600 and 1900 BCE.
- The civilization went through different phases, including:
- Early Harappan
- Mature Harappan (also referred to as the Harappan Civilization)
- Late Harappan
Explore the distinctive artefacts of the Harappan or Indus Valley Civilization, including seals, beads, and weights. Learn about the history and geography of this ancient civilization.
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