Indus Valley Civilization
Indus Valley Civilization
Ancient Civilizations
impressive.
Bunt bricks of uniform size
were widely used across towns
Large places for communal bath Harappa Town Planning, Indus Valley Civlization
were found as a part of the
towns.
WATER SUPPLY & DRAINAGE
MMPPAN m.MMPPA
Scholars have put forward number of theories to explain the decline and the
final collapse of the Indus Valley Civilization. Some of these theories
highlight the natural causes whereas others mention human causes for the
decline.
Three most prevalent theories for the decline of the civilization are:
1) Invasion by conquerors like the Aryans.
2) Ecological disturbances like low rainfall, floods, change in the course of
the river.
3) Natural Disaster like carthquakes.
Contribution Of Indus Valley To Modern Day Civilization
Irigation.
Use of bricks.
Plumbing.
Social Structure.
Grid pattern ofroads
Cotton Clothing.
Use of seals and symbols.
Domestication of Animals.
Use of Clay and metal for art and craft.