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Harappan Trade Networks

The Harappan trade networks were extensive systems that connected the ancient Indus Valley civilization with regions across South Asia and beyond, around 2500 BCE. They traded goods like jewelry, beads, pottery, and textiles, often using rivers, roads, and sea routes. These networks facilitated cultural exchange and resource distribution, connecting cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro with areas as far as Persia and Mesopotamia. Evidence includes shared artifacts, seals, and materials such as lapis lazuli and shell, indicating a sophisticated and organized trading system that supported their economy and cultural interactions.