Ancient Harappan Culture

The Ancient Harappan Culture, also known as the Indus Valley Civilization, thrived around 2500-1900 BCE in present-day Pakistan and northwest India. It was one of the world's earliest urban cultures, known for advanced city planning, sophisticated drainage systems, and standardized weights and measures. Major cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro featured impressive architecture and bustling trade networks. The Harappans developed a script used for writing, although it remains undeciphered. Their economy relied on agriculture, livestock, and trade. The civilization declined around 1900 BCE, possibly due to climate change or resource depletion, leaving behind a legacy that influences South Asian culture today.