indus civilization

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indus civilization

The archaeologist carefully studies a map of the Indus civilization.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A Bronze Age civilization: The Indus Civilization refers to a major ancient culture that developed in the Indus River valley region, known for its advanced urban planning, architecture, and social organization during the Bronze Age.
    • A specific historical period and culture: It denotes the society that flourished in what is now Pakistan and northwestern India, characterized by its distinct material culture, including standardized weights, seals, and script.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Archaeologists study the Indus Civilization to understand early urban development.
    • The cities of Mohenjo-daro and Harappa are key sites of the Indus Civilization.
Advanced Usage
  • "the Indus Civilization": Used with the definite article "the" when referring to it as a specific historical entity.
    • The Indus Civilization is also known as the Harappan Civilization.
  • "Indus Civilization artifacts": Used attributively to describe objects from this culture.
    • The museum has a gallery dedicated to Indus Civilization artifacts.
Variants and Related Words
  • Harappan Civilization (n): A synonym often used interchangeably with Indus Civilization, named after the site of Harappa.
    • The Harappan Civilization had extensive trade networks.
  • Indus Valley Civilization (n): A fuller variant name specifying the geographical region.
    • The Indus Valley Civilization declined around 1750 BCE.
Synonyms
  • Harappan Culture: Emphasizes the archaeological culture associated with the major city-site.
  • Indus Valley Culture: Highlights the geographical location of this ancient society.
Related Phrases
  • "the decline of the Indus Civilization": A common phrase referring to the period when this culture fragmented and its major cities were abandoned.
    • The reasons for the decline of the Indus Civilization are still debated by scholars.
  • "Indus Civilization script": Refers to the undeciphered writing system used by this culture.
    • The Indus Civilization script remains one of its great mysteries.
indus civilization

The archaeologist carefully studies a map of the Indus civilization.

Noun
  1. the bronze-age culture of the Indus valley that flourished from about 2600-1750 BC

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