Ancient Indian History
In this part about Ancient Indian History: An Overview the Early Indus Civilization it’s sometimes
called the Harappan Civilization. Also the whole Indus Valley civilization began roughly around 2500
BCE that’s a long time ago you know. It was actually one of the urban civilizations in the whole world
kind of like Mesopotamia and Egypt. Further this civilization extended from what is now known as
northeast Afghanistan through Pakistan and into northwest India. So it was in the 1920s when
archaeologists discovered the ancient city of Harappa in the Punjab region of Pakistan which is pretty
amazing if you think about it. More so since that exciting find 1,500 Indus Valley settlements have
been dug up it’s like a treasure hunt for history. I remember reading about this stuff in a history class
and honestly it blew my mind how advanced these people were. They had structured cities and a
drainage system that was so sophisticated for that time. It is interesting to think about everyday life.
Yet even with all these advancements, there’s still so much that’s not known about their language
and practices.Thinking back to my own experiences during a school trip to a museum that had an
exhibit on ancient civilizations, it was so fascinating seeing models of those cities and artifacts.
Urban Planning and Architecture So, when thinking about the Indus Valley people, it really stands out
that they were unbelievable urban planners. It shows in their cities, which were well-planned but
instead had these straight streets and a grid pattern. Their drainage systems, proper drainage
systems. Houses were constructed from baked brick and here the kicker, they had private bathrooms
and some even had bathing platforms. Is not that wild? Also, if you look at the videos, there’s this
interesting example called the "Great Bath" from Mohenjo-daro, a major Indus Valley city. The "Great
Bath" was this large public bathing area. It really shows how advanced the Indus Valley people were
when it came to urban planning and hydraulic engineering. More so, they weren’t just living their
lives without thought. They were creating spaces that were about hygiene and community. In 2600
BCE, these people had concepts of planning that were way ahead of their time. Yet, most people
today have no idea about these incredible cities. They built the world’s first urban civilization in the
Bronze Age, like, acceptable is that? And then, there’s me, in my own life growing up in a small town,
thinking about how the layout of my school and local mall always seemed kind
Agriculture and Trade In the vast landscape of the Indus Valley civilization, agriculture played a vital
role, almost like the backbone. It’s pretty interesting to think about how they cultivated crops and
they had some crops like wheat and barley, quite essential for that time. Then there were peas,
sesame and cotton growing under the sun in those ancient fields. Also, it wasn't just crops. The Indus
people domesticated animals too. Cattle, water buffalo, sheep and goats roamed their lands. It is
amazing how they figured all of it out so long ago.Moreover, what’s fascinating about this civilization
is its maritime trade center. They didn’t just stick to local markets but reached out, trade links with
other great civilizations. Mesopotamia, which is modern-day Iraq, also Iran and Arabia, played a part
in this growing network. People from the Indus Valley traded cotton, ivory and precious stones. They
exchanged these for valuable metals like gold and silver and copper. To manage trade, they created a
standardized system of weights and measures. This whole system wasn’t just about keeping things
organized. It showed how advanced they were for their time, like this advanced civilization thriving
and connecting with others. Reading “Ancient Civilizations” by Charles Smith, it highlights how the
trade routes were trade routes.
In this part about Ancient Indian History: An Overview the Early Indus Civilization it’s sometimes
called the Harappan Civilization. Also the whole Indus Valley civilization began roughly around 2500
BCE that’s a long time ago you know. It was actually one of the urban civilizations in the whole world
kind of like Mesopotamia and Egypt. Further this civilization extended from what is now known as
northeast Afghanistan through Pakistan and into northwest India. So it was in the 1920s when
archaeologists discovered the ancient city of Harappa in the Punjab region of Pakistan which is pretty
amazing if you think about it. More so since that exciting find 1,500 Indus Valley settlements have
been dug up it’s like a treasure hunt for history. I remember reading about this stuff in a history class
and honestly it blew my mind how advanced these people were. They had structured cities and a
drainage system that was so sophisticated for that time. It is interesting to think about everyday life.
Yet even with all these advancements, there’s still so much that’s not known about their language
and practices.Thinking back to my own experiences during a school trip to a museum that had an
exhibit on ancient civilizations, it was so fascinating seeing models of those cities and artifacts.
Urban Planning and Architecture So, when thinking about the Indus Valley people, it really stands out
that they were unbelievable urban planners. It shows in their cities, which were well-planned but
instead had these straight streets and a grid pattern. Their drainage systems, proper drainage
systems. Houses were constructed from baked brick and here the kicker, they had private bathrooms
and some even had bathing platforms. Is not that wild? Also, if you look at the videos, there’s this
interesting example called the "Great Bath" from Mohenjo-daro, a major Indus Valley city. The "Great
Bath" was this large public bathing area. It really shows how advanced the Indus Valley people were
when it came to urban planning and hydraulic engineering. More so, they weren’t just living their
lives without thought. They were creating spaces that were about hygiene and community. In 2600
BCE, these people had concepts of planning that were way ahead of their time. Yet, most people
today have no idea about these incredible cities. They built the world’s first urban civilization in the
Bronze Age, like, acceptable is that? And then, there’s me, in my own life growing up in a small town,
thinking about how the layout of my school and local mall always seemed kind
Agriculture and Trade In the vast landscape of the Indus Valley civilization, agriculture played a vital
role, almost like the backbone. It’s pretty interesting to think about how they cultivated crops and
they had some crops like wheat and barley, quite essential for that time. Then there were peas,
sesame and cotton growing under the sun in those ancient fields. Also, it wasn't just crops. The Indus
people domesticated animals too. Cattle, water buffalo, sheep and goats roamed their lands. It is
amazing how they figured all of it out so long ago.Moreover, what’s fascinating about this civilization
is its maritime trade center. They didn’t just stick to local markets but reached out, trade links with
other great civilizations. Mesopotamia, which is modern-day Iraq, also Iran and Arabia, played a part
in this growing network. People from the Indus Valley traded cotton, ivory and precious stones. They
exchanged these for valuable metals like gold and silver and copper. To manage trade, they created a
standardized system of weights and measures. This whole system wasn’t just about keeping things
organized. It showed how advanced they were for their time, like this advanced civilization thriving
and connecting with others. Reading “Ancient Civilizations” by Charles Smith, it highlights how the
trade routes were trade routes.
