The video delves into the Indus Valley Civilization, a historical civilization in India dating back thousands of years. Archaeological excavations in Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro have revealed insights into the culture, lifestyle, and people of the civilization. The cities showcased advanced urban planning, construction techniques, and skilled craftsmanship in buildings, streets, and drainage systems. Spread across regions in modern-day Pakistan and India, the civilization excelled in pottery making, art, and had a developed system of measurement. Deities like Pashupati and Shiva were worshiped, showcasing the religious practices of the people. The artifacts display advanced artwork, pottery, and craftsmanship. The decline of the civilization is linked to natural disasters, diseases, or invasions.
### Methodology
- Archaeologists conducted excavations in Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro.
- Studied the construction techniques of the cities, including citadels and lower towns.
- Examined the urban planning, drainage systems, and buildings of the civilization.
- Analyzed the pottery, artwork, and artifacts found in the cities.
- Interpreted the religious practices and deities worshiped by the people.
- Studied the lifestyle, division of labor, and social hierarchy of the civilization.
### Speakers
- Archaeologists
- Mortimer Wheeler
- Rachael Das Banerji
- John Marshall
- Alexander Cunninghum
Notable Quotes
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03:10
— « नगर दुर्ग का निर्माण इस तरह से था की युद्ध के समय सुरक्षित रहे और ये आम नागरिक के घरो को मिलाकर चारो और मजबूत दीवारे खड़ी करके किया जाता था |
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04:15
— « इस स्नानघर मे अन्दर जाने व बाहर आने क लिय दोनों तरफ सीडिया थी |
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06:11
— « बड़े व लम्बे कपड़ो को शारीर से लपेटा जाता था | »