Indus Valley Civilisation
⭐ MasteredOver 4,500 years ago, planned cities like Mohenjo-daro had drains, bricks and tidy streets in what is now Pakistan and India.
Their writing has still not been fully decoded.
All about Indus Valley Civilisation
The Indus Valley Civilisation grew along the Indus River and its tributaries more than 4,500 years ago, in what is now Pakistan and north-west India. It is famous for its planned cities, such as Mohenjo-daro and Harappa, which had straight streets and advanced drainage.
People of the Indus Valley made bricks of the same size, built covered drains and used weights and measures. Their writing has not yet been fully deciphered, which makes their civilisation a fascinating mystery for historians.
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Real-life uses of Indus Valley Civilisation
- Showing how early cities were planned
- Teaching us about ancient trade routes and craftsmanship
- Helping archaeologists understand early urban life
Frequently asked questions about Indus Valley Civilisation
Why is the Indus Valley Civilisation important?
It was one of the world's earliest urban civilisations and had well-planned cities with drainage and standard bricks.
Why did the cities decline?
Scientists think climate change, changes in rivers and shifts in trade may have contributed, but the exact causes are still debated.
Has their writing been translated?
Not yet. The script has short inscriptions that scholars have not been able to read with certainty.