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Indus Valley Civilization:
Approximately 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE, with the mature phase from 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE.
North-western regions of South Asia, including parts of modern-day Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan.
Harappa: One of the earliest and most prominent urban centers.
Mohenjo-Daro: Known for its advanced urban planning and architecture.
Dholavira: Noted for its sophisticated water management systems.
Grid Layout: Cities were planned on a grid system with streets intersecting at right angles.
Advanced Drainage: Complex drainage systems for waste and rainwater
Public Buildings: Granaries, warehouses, and large public baths like the Great Bath in Mohenjo-Daro.
Residential Structures: Well-built houses made of baked bricks, often with private wells and drains.
Agriculture: Main economic activity with crops like wheat, barley, and cotton.
Trade: Extensive trade networks with Mesopotamia and other regions, evidenced by Indus seals found in Mesopotamia.
Indus Script: An undeciphered script used for administrative and economic purposes.
Pottery: Fine, wheel-made pottery with intricate designs.
Figurines: Small terracotta and bronze figurines, including the famous "Dancing Girl."
Urban Centers: Evidence of a complex, organized society with advanced urban planning and administrative systems.
Climate change, tectonic activity, and possible invasions are suggested causes for the decline.
The Indus Valley Civilization laid the foundation for subsequent South Asian cultures and societies.