India Indus River Valley Ancient

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Himalaya mountains separate India from the rest of Asia

Indus Valley Civilization Lasted from 2,500 B.C. to 1500 B.C. Two major cities of Harappa and Mohenjo Daro Strong central governments Both cities well planned, water systems, public baths, and brick sewers Each city had a citadel- central fortress

Trade Traded cotton cloth, pottery, bronze items, and gold and silver jewelry with the Tigris- Euphrates civilizations as early as 2,300 B.C.

Religion No shrines or temples Scholars believe the Harappan people worshipped a great god in animal form of a bull, buffalo, and tiger Evidence of a fertility goddess

Decline Reason for decline is unclear; possibly floods, invasion, or an earthquake that occurred around 1700 B.C. Skeletons at Mohenjo Daro were discovered and indicate people leaving their homes and possessions; evidence of a disastrous event.