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Indus Civilization

The Indus and Sarasvati river valleys of India and Pakistan were the home to the ancient civilization of Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa.

Aryan Invasion Theory - Alternative Explanations

Do you have an alternative explanation for the Aryan Invasion than that presented here?

Indus Seals and the Indus Civilization Script

Recent investigation of seals from the ancient Indus Civilization suggest that the glyphs represent a full, as-yet-deciphered language.

Ancient Indus Valley - The Indus Valley Civilization

N.S. Gill's very useful compilation of information about the historical side of the Indus Civilization.

Indus Civilization Bibliography - A Bibliography of the Indus Civiliza

A brief bibliography of the Indus or Harappan civilization.

Indus Civilization Timeline and Description - Harappan Civilization

The Indus civilization (also known as the Harappan Civilization, the Indus-Sarasvati or Hakra Civilization and sometimes the Indus Valley Civilization) is one of the oldest societies we know of, including over 2600 known archaeological sites located along the Indus and Sarasvati rivers in Pakistan and India

Who Were the Aryans? Hitler's Persistent Mythology

The Aryan Invasion Myth was developed in the late 19th century to explain the blossoming of the Indus River Civilization; but it stems from a flawed argument and old fashioned racist supremacism.

Around the Indus II

The latest findings from the Harappa Archaeological Research Project.

Around the Indus in 90 Slides

A collection of photographs from J. M. Kenoyer and R. Meadow, of the Harappan Archaeological Research Project.

Indus River Valley Civilizations

From Ancient India, information for kids about the Indus Valley, including a story called 'the Bead Maker's Son', a planview of Mohenjo-Daro, and a javascript game.

Indus Valley Maps

From your About.com Guide to Ancient History, a good collection of ancient maps.

People and Languages of the Indus Valley

From the University of Texas Asian Studies Network, an article by Dr. Tariq Rahman.

The Ancient Indus Valley

From Harappa.com, an extensive resource on the Indus Civilization. Discussion includes information on seals, figurines, and the Rohri quarries, and updates on the most current research led by Jonathan Mark Kenoyer and Richard Meadow.

The Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-Daro

A 4500 year old statuette of a dancing girl from the ancient Harappan town of Mohenjo-Daro dances across space and time into our imaginations.

World Atlas: Pakistan

from your About.com Guide, researchers, universities, cultural history and websites on Pakistan and India.

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