The Indus Valley Civlisation

In the second week, I got to learn about the world’s oldest civilisation apart from the Greek and Egyptian: the Indus Valley civilisation (10000 B.C.). This civilisation was the first scattered settlement in India. The names of this civilisation derives from the river Indus. it was known for its fertile land, architecture and trade. known for its good urban planning and agricultural activities and wide range farming tools. Furthermore, they also worshipped the female gods because they were thought to be divine and holy because of their figures and their purposes.

We then began learning about the first archaeogical remains that were found in Mehegarh, which was also one of the first cities to exist in India in 7500 B.C. Their diet included food such as millets and grains. This Chalcolithic age had traces of the Jorwe and Malwa culture. Moving onto the the Deccan Chalcolathic age which was a part of the Jorwe culture, had one of the biggest settlements: the Diamabad settlement, known for its fortified walls, built to signify kingdoms, territories, for protection from enemies and the presence of upper class men like Kings and Noble men. It was also known for it social stucture, valleys and graneries.