Early Harappan Period

The Early Harappan Period (around 3500-2600 BCE) marks the formative phase of the Indus Valley Civilization, located in present-day Pakistan and northwest India. During this time, small agrarian communities began to develop into more complex societies. People started constructing mud-brick houses, engaging in trade, and adopting irrigation for agriculture. Innovations like pottery, handicrafts, and early urban planning emerged. This period laid the groundwork for the later Harappan civilization, known for its advanced city structures, writing system, and sophisticated societal organization. It reflects the evolution of human settlement and cultural development in one of the world's earliest urban centers.