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THE ANCIENT INDUS VALLEY: NEW PERSPECTIVES

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This work is a revealing study of the enigmatic Indus civilization and how a rich repertoire of archaeological tools is being used to probe its puzzles. The Indus Valley gave rise to one of the most sophisticated civilizations of the Bronze Age, a remarkably peaceful society that developed everything from a complex political organization to sanitary plumbing to a rich mythology. Then it vanished, forgotten by history for millenia, until remarkable finds in the 1920s led to its rediscovery.

<P><EM>The Ancient Indus Valley: New Perspectives</EM> takes readers back to a civilization as complex as its contemporaries in Mesopotamia and Egypt, one that covered a far larger region, yet lasted a much briefer time (less than a millennium) and left few visible traces.

Researchers have tentatively reconstructed a model of Indus life based on limited material remains and despite its virtually indecipherable written record. This volume describes what is known about the roots of Indus civilization in farming culture, as well as its far-flung trading network, sophisticated crafts and architecture, and surprisingly war-free way of life. Readers will get a glimpse of both a remarkable piece of the past and the extraordinary methods that have brought it back to life.

<P>Features and highlights include:<UL>
<li> A chronological overview that establishes the important phases of the Indus civilization and places Indus society in the historical context of the development of South Asia
<li> Illustrations showing speculative reconstructions of the Indus civilization's magnificent cities and photographs of artifacts from exquisite jewelry to beautiful carved seals
<li> Gives an in-depth picture of a fascinating and colorful civilization that is far less widely known than others of its time
<li> Gathers and analyzes important results from recent surveys and excavations in South Asia and neighboring regions
<li> Makes accessible to general readers a wealth of sound...

The Ancient Indus Valley

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Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Other Frontmatter.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
Series Editor&#x0027;s Preface.
Maps.
1: Introduction.
2: Introduction.
3: Indus Civilization.
4: Location of the Indus Civilization and Its Environmental Setting.
5: Historical and Chronological Setting.
6: Origins, Growth, and Decline of the Indus Civilization.
7: Economics.
8: Resources, Trade, and Communications.
9: Settlements.
10: Social and Political Organization.
11: Religion and Ideology.
12: Material Culture.
13: Intellectual Accomplishments.
14: Current Assessment.
15: The Indus Civilization Today.
Glossary.
Chronology.
Resources for Further Study.
Index.
About the Author.
Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Other Frontmatter.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
Series Editor&#x0027;s Preface.
Maps.
1: Introduction.
2: Introduction.
3: Indus Civilization.
4: Location of the Indus Civilization and Its Environmental Setting.
5: Historical and Chronological Setting.
6: Origins, Growth, and Decline of the Indus Civilization.
7: Economics.
8: Resources, Trade, and Communications.
9: Settlements.
10: Social and Political Organization.
11: Religion and Ideology.
12: Material Culture.
13: Intellectual Accomplishments.
14: Current Assessment.
15: The Indus Civilization Today.
Glossary.
Chronology.
Resources for Further Study.
Index.
About the Author.

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The Ancient Indus Valley