What are the theories regarding the origin of the Harappan Civilisation?
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The text discusses the origin of the Harappan Civilisation, categorizing theories into foreign and indigenous origins, highlighting differences with Mesopotamia and excavations at various sites.
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Foreign Origin and Indigenous Origin theories.
The two main theories regarding the origin of the Harappan Civilization are the Foreign Origin theory and the Indigenous Origin theory.
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The two main theories regarding the origin of the Harappan Civilization are the Foreign Origin theory and the Indigenous Origin theory.
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The Foreign Origin theory suggests that the Harappan Civilization emerged due to migration and influence from external cultures such as Mesopotamia. The Indigenous Origin theory asserts that the Harappan Civilization was a local development rooted in the existing regional cultures.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse the influence of external trade with the origin of the civilization. While trade with Mesopotamia might have existed, it does not necessarily indicate foreign origin.
Sources
- Disappearance of the Indus Valley Civilization - courses.lumenlearning.com
- [PDF] THE INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION: A STUDY OF IT'S ORIGINS - jetir.org
- Harappa - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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