The Indus Valley Civilization

The Indus Valley Civilization which flourished from 2600-1900 BCE in the western South Asia, in the Indus valley extended to Balochistan region of the Modern Pakistan. However, the some parts of the Indus valley civilization are also found in the modern Indian Union. In 1842, Charles Masson first described about the excavation of an ancient city in Balochistan. However, in 1856, British engineers John and William Brunton took archeological interest in the area. Later in 1912, Harappan seals were discovered by J. Fleet.

Formation of Cities in Indus Valley Civilization
Cities of Mohenjo-daro and Harappa reflected the one of the best planned structure in the ancient age. Emphasis was given on proper sanitation and hygiene and houses were protected from noise, odors and thieves. A classic system of sewerage and drainage was also found in these cities. The remnants of dockyards, granaries and warehouses described the growth of the advance architecture in that era.

Indus valley civilization also gives evidences of scientific development, growth of art and culture, competitive trade and transportation, agricultural advancement, beginning of writing or symbol system, and deep believes in religion.