Indus Valley Civilization (Mature Harappan)
Indus Valley Civilization (Mature Harappan) appears on the timeline as a people or culture of Indus, Punjab and Kashmir (South Asia) from c. 2600 to 1900 BCE, a span of 700 years. Its people spoke Unknown or undeciphered languages (Indus, Minoan, Moche, Nazca, Chavin, Jomon and other unattested languages).
The largest Bronze Age civilization by area, with planned cities on grid streets, covered drains, standard weights and an undeciphered script. It traded by sea with Mesopotamia, where it was probably called Meluhha.
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Facts
- Dates
- c. 2600 to 1900 BCE
- Duration
- 700 years
- Type
- People or culture
- Region
- Indus, Punjab and Kashmir, South Asia
- Language family
- Unknown or undeciphered
- Capital
- Mohenjo-daro, Harappa (largest cities)
Came from
Became
Events in South Asia during its time
- Indus cities reach their height
- Indus cities decline
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
Questions
When did Indus Valley Civilization (Mature Harappan) exist?
c. 2600 to 1900 BCE, about 700 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.
Where was Indus Valley Civilization (Mature Harappan)?
Indus, Punjab and Kashmir, in South Asia. Its capital was Mohenjo-daro, Harappa (largest cities).
What language did Indus Valley Civilization (Mature Harappan) speak?
Unknown or undeciphered. This family includes Indus, Minoan, Moche, Nazca, Chavin, Jomon and other unattested languages.
What came before Indus Valley Civilization (Mature Harappan)?
Early Harappan phase.
What came after Indus Valley Civilization (Mature Harappan)?
Late Harappan phase.