The Indus Valley Civilization: A Deep Dive into the Cradle of Urban Culture
The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC), also known as the Harappan Civilization, was one of the world's earliest urban societies. Flourishing around 3300 to 1300 BCE in what is today Pakistan and northwest India, this civilization stands as a testament to human ingenuity and urban planning in the ancient world. Alongside Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt, the Indus Valley Civilization forms a part of the "cradle of civilization," yet it remains shrouded in mystery due to the undeciphered script of the Harappan people. (more…)