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Medical Entomology and Zoology· 2019

The Indus Civilization: A Contemporary Perspective

Gregory L. Possehl

Short summary

This book provides a contemporary perspective on the Indus Civilization, covering its beginnings, technology, architecture, art, script, religion, burial customs, gender roles, and urban centers like Mohenjo-Daro.

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  • Covers the entire scope of the Indus Civilization from its beginnings to its transformation.
  • Examines technological, architectural, artistic, and script-related aspects.
  • Investigates religious beliefs, burial customs, and biological diversity.
  • Discusses social structures, including gender, and key urban centers like Mohenjo-Daro.
  • Situates the Indus Civilization within the Middle Asian Interaction Sphere.

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Abstract

1 Preface/ The Indus Age/ Beginnings/ The Indus Civilization/ Technology/ Architecture/ Art/ Script/ Religion/ Burial Customs and Biological Diversity/ Gender/ Mohenjo-Daro/ The Middle Asian Interaction Sphere/ The Transformation of the Indus Civilization/

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Field: Religious studies

Religious studiesArts and Humanities