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One of the most prevalently found artifacts from the Indus Valley civilization (also known as the Harrappa peoples) is it's beautiful jewelry.
The Indus Valley civilization itself, for those that do not know, was a merchant oriented civilization that sprang up in Pakistan and India on the borders of the Arabic sea. It's cities are numerous and more discovered continually, but mainly between the Indus river (modern name Sindhu) and the ancient river of Sarasvati that has since dried up. It takes it's "Harrappa" name from one of these cities in modern day Pakistan.They were great fishermen, and also traded their finely made goods to Mesopotamia and elsewhere. I personally consider them to be one of the "artisan civilizations" for their keen appreciation for well made goods.
Back to the jewelry, the region around the main cities of the Harrappa was rich in many metals and worthy stones. What they could not mine themselves, they contracted miners from neighboring regions to acquire for them, namely modern day Afghanistan. Carnelian, gold, copper, torquoise and other metals/semi precious stones were used in the making of their jewelry. Most were made for the purpose of necklaces and bracelets, but many pendants and amulets have been found as well over the years. Digs are still underway and more items discovered continually, including a recent one near the border of Iran (very far away!) containing a cache of distinctly Indus Valley jewelry hinting at far flung trade of these items.
The Indus Valley civilization, dating from approximately 2500 b.c. marks this as being not only some of the oldest jewelry found in the Orient but in the entire world.
What else can I help you with?
What jewelry was used during indus valley civilization?
The first jewelry of the Indus Valley civilizations was composed of strings of simple beads carved from soft stones. Later, the Harappans learned to work with gold, silver and other metals. The resulting jewelry was quite beautiful.
What was the indus valley politics?
indus valley politics are good i dont even know what the indus valley is that is why i am reseaching here but they are asking me to anser the question how dumb is that?
What were the people of the Indus valley known for?
people of indus valley know for cultural and agricultural activities Other:
Give reasons why you say that the indus valley civilization flourished beyond the indus valley?
I don't really Know or care
What religion would the temples in the Indus valley promote?
Hinduism! The people who lived in the Indus Valley were Dravidians, who we know were Hindu.
Where did the indus valley food come from?
It came from Indus valley!! and from the area near indus valley
How common people and rich people lived in indus valley civilization?
We do not know. The Indus Valley remains mysterious in many ways.
What you know about Indus valley civilization?
The Indus Valley civilization existed in Pakistan and North India from 3300 BC to 1300 BC.
Is the indus valley in Asia?
Yes, the Indus Valley is in Asia. To be precise, it is in India. You wouldn't happen to know stuff about the political things would you?
Where did the indus valley come from?
The indus valley!!
What do the people in the indus valley wear?
they wore primal clothes like animal skins (possibly) with bronze jewelry
How did people come to know about indus valley?
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