Tag: the beginning of settled life

The name 'Mohenjo-Daro' is a Sindhi phrase that translates to 'Mound of the Dead'. This name was given to the site due to the large number of human remains found there.

In the Vedic period, the river Chenab was known as Asikini. Parushni refers to the Ravi river, and Satudri refers to the Sutlej river.

While the Harappan civilization showed remarkable uniformity in weights, measures, and urban planning, burial practices were quite diverse across different regions and sites, showing a lack of homogeneity in this specific aspect.

Lothal is famous for its artificial dockyard, which is considered one of the earliest known dockyards in the world, facilitating maritime trade for the Indus Valley Civilization.

Lothal is located in the Bhal region of the modern state of Gujarat, India. It was a significant trading center for the Indus Valley Civilization.