Indus Valley Civilization is also known as Harappan Civilization, because Harappa was the first city to be excavated.
Indus valley civilization was flourished around 2350 to 1750 B.C. in the western part of South Asia.
Contemporary (occurring at same time) civilizations of Harappan Civilizations are Egyptian civilization, Chinese civilization, and Sumerian civilization.
It was the largest of the four ancient civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia and China. But we do not know much about Indus Valley People. This is because the Indus script has not yet been deciphered (converted into normal language).
This civilization belongs to Bronze Age or Chalcolithic Age. Hence it is known as Bronze Age civilization.
Cities like Mohenjodaro, Lothal, Dholavira and Kalibangan have been discovered after Harappa.
These cities are known as the Harappan cities because they were discovered after Harappa.
Important Cities of Harappan Civilization:
1. Harappa:
It was the first city to be excavated under the supervision of Daya Ram Sahni.
It was excavated in 1921.
It is located in present day Montegomari, Pakistan. ..........................
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