This lavishly illustrated book presents a coherent and fascinating account of the Indus Valley civilization that will appeal to specialists and non-specialists alike. Kenoyer draws on the latest archaeological information from Harappa, Mohenjodaro, Dholavira, and other major sites as well as on his considerable knowledge of South Asian societies and ancient technologies. He addresses such enduring topics as the nature and role of the Indus writing system, the Indus religino as evidenced through sculpture and architecture, the political organization of Indus city-states, long-distance trade and the importance of merchants in Indus society, and the daily life of the diverse inhabitants of the cities, towns, and villages of the region.
- ISBN10 0195779401
- ISBN13 9780195779400
- Publish Date 1 October 1998 (first published 2 July 1998)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 17 February 2022
- Publish Country PK
- Imprint OUP Pakistan
- Format Paperback
- Pages 260
- Language English