The Harappan civilization, too known as the Indus Valley Civilization, was an old urban civilization that created along the Indus Waterway and other streams. The civilization is named after the city of Harappa, which was the to begin with location found in the locale.
Discovery
The civilization was discovered in 1924 by Sir John Marshall, the director-general of the Archaeological Survey of India.
Dates
The civilization existed from around 3300 BCE to 1900 BCE, but flourished around 2500 BCE.
Achievements
The Harappans created the first standardized weights and measures, and produced pottery, jewelry, sculpture, and seals from materials like stone, metal, and terracotta.
End
The civilization ended due to climate change, geographic changes, deforestation, and floods.
Origin
Some scholars believe that the Harappan culture was assimilated during an Aryan migration into northwest India.
Oldest site
The oldest Harappan site in India is Bhirrana village in Fatehabad district, which has been dated to 7570-6200 BC.