The Ancient Indus Valley - New Perspectives (Hardcover)

This work is a revealing study of the enigmatic Indus civilization and how a rich repertoire of archaeological tools is being used to probe its puzzles. The Indus Valley gave rise to one of the most sophisticated civilizations of the Bronze Age, an extraordinarily peaceful society that developed everything from a complex political organization to sanitary plumbing to a rich mythology. Then it vanished, forgotten by history for centuries, until remarkable finds in the 1920s led to its rediscovery. The Ancient Indus Valley: New Perspectives takes readers back to a civilization as complex as its contemporaries in Mesopotamia and Egypt, one that covered a far larger region, yet lasted a much briefer time (less than a millennium) and left far fewer traces. Researchers have tentatively reconstructed a model of Indus life based on limited material remains and despite its virtually indecipherable written record. This volume describes what is known about the roots of Indus civilization in farming culture, as well as its far-flung trading network, sophisticated crafts and architecture, and surprisingly war-free way of life. extraordinary methods that have brought it back to life.

General

Imprint:	ABC-CLIO Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Understanding Ancient Civilizations
Release date:	November 2007
First published:	November 2007
Authors:	Jane R McIntosh
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 31mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	464
ISBN-13:	978-1-57607-907-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeology by period / region > Prehistoric archaeology
LSN:	1-57607-907-4
Barcode:	9781576079072

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