The Mystery of the Indus World
Location
Library 2032
Event Type
Presentation
Start Date
8-5-2023 6:20 PM
End Date
8-5-2023 7:20 PM
Description
The Indus Valley society, which flourished in northwest India between the 26th and 20th centuries BC, displays many “modern” characteristics, including planned cities, industry and international trade, indoor plumb ing and sewage systems, and standardized measurements. But as their script remains undeciphered, how their society functioned remains a mystery. This paper examines what the Indus cities’ remains can tell us and the historical debate surrounding them. The cities’ orderly layouts and focus on sanitation suggest an orderly society, while the materials and products of industry suggest wide-ranging trade networks.
Faculty Sponsor: Professor Maria Ritzema
The Mystery of the Indus World
Library 2032
The Indus Valley society, which flourished in northwest India between the 26th and 20th centuries BC, displays many “modern” characteristics, including planned cities, industry and international trade, indoor plumb ing and sewage systems, and standardized measurements. But as their script remains undeciphered, how their society functioned remains a mystery. This paper examines what the Indus cities’ remains can tell us and the historical debate surrounding them. The cities’ orderly layouts and focus on sanitation suggest an orderly society, while the materials and products of industry suggest wide-ranging trade networks.
Faculty Sponsor: Professor Maria Ritzema