Who led the archaeological excavation that led to the discovery of Harappa and Mohenjodaro? [#1581]

Sir John Marshall, a British archaeologist, led the excavations that led to the discovery and exploration of the major Harappan sites, Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, in the early 20th century. His work played a crucial role in establishing the Indus Valley Civilization as a distinct and significant ancient civilization.

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Sir John Marshall, a British archaeologist, led the excavations that led to the discovery and exploration of the major Harappan sites, Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, in the early 20th century. His work played a crucial role in establishing the Indus Valley Civilization as a distinct and significant ancient civilization.

1921

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1921

Utensils, jewelry, weapons, tools

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Utensils, jewelry, weapons, tools

There is no evidence that iron was used in the Indus Valley Civilization, which was a Bronze Age civilization. The Indus Valley Civilization used metals like copper, bronze, gold, and silver.

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There is no evidence that iron was used in the Indus Valley Civilization, which was a Bronze Age civilization. The Indus Valley Civilization used metals like copper, bronze, gold, and silver.

The terracotta of 'Plough' was found in the Harappan site of Banawali. It is an archaeological site belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization period in Fatehabad district of Haryana. It was built over the middle valley of the Sarasvathi River.

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The terracotta of 'Plough' was found in the Harappan site of Banawali. It is an archaeological site belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization period in Fatehabad district of Haryana. It was built over the middle valley of the Sarasvathi River.

The Harappan culture, an ancient civilization that flourished in the Indus Valley, is primarily understood through the discovery and study of numerous archaeological sites. Excavations have uncovered cities, settlements, and artifacts that provide invaluable insights into the daily life, trade, religion, and urban planning of this ancient people.

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The Harappan culture, an ancient civilization that flourished in the Indus Valley, is primarily understood through the discovery and study of numerous archaeological sites. Excavations have uncovered cities, settlements, and artifacts that provide invaluable insights into the daily life, trade, religion, and urban planning of this ancient people.

A ploughed field was discovered at the archaeological site of Kalibangan in Rajasthan, India. The field is considered the earliest known ploughed field in the world. This significant find provides concrete evidence of the Harappans' agricultural practices and their reliance on farming for subsistence.

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A ploughed field was discovered at the archaeological site of Kalibangan in Rajasthan, India. The field is considered the earliest known ploughed field in the world. This significant find provides concrete evidence of the Harappans' agricultural practices and their reliance on farming for subsistence.

While animals like bulls, elephants, rhinoceros, and tigers were commonly depicted on Harappan seals. Cow, camel, horse, and lion were not depicted on seals. Unicorn (bull) was the animal most commonly represented on the seals.

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While animals like bulls, elephants, rhinoceros, and tigers were commonly depicted on Harappan seals. Cow, camel, horse, and lion were not depicted on seals. Unicorn (bull) was the animal most commonly represented on the seals.

The unihorn bull is the most common animal figure found at all the Harappan sites. The unihorn bull is a mythical creature that has been described since antiquity as a beast with a single large, pointed, spiraling horn projecting from its forehead. It is depicted the highest number of times in the Indus Valley Civilisation's seals, sealings, and pottery.

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The unihorn bull is the most common animal figure found at all the Harappan sites. The unihorn bull is a mythical creature that has been described since antiquity as a beast with a single large, pointed, spiraling horn projecting from its forehead. It is depicted the highest number of times in the Indus Valley Civilisation's seals, sealings, and pottery.

3300 BCE

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3300 BCE

Early historical age. The Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization, flourished from 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE, with its mature period from 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE. The civilization was one of the earliest in the Near East and South Asia, along with ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia.

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Early historical age. The Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization, flourished from 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE, with its mature period from 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE. The civilization was one of the earliest in the Near East and South Asia, along with ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia.