World History 101 Ep.8 : Ancient Marvels: Inside the Indus Valley Civilization

In this episode of World History 101, we explore the Indus Valley Civilization, which emerged around 2500 BC in the Indian subcontinent. Known for its vast size, advanced urban planning, and sophisticated plumbing systems, the Indus Valley cities like Harappa, Mohenjo-daro, and Dholavira were some of the most developed of their time. Despite its achievements, mysteries remain, including the undeciphered Indus script and the civilization’s sudden collapse around 1500 BC. We dive into these questions and more, uncovering what made this ancient civilization remarkable.

Sources, Bibliography and Suggested further reading :
Kenoyer, J. M. (1998). Ancient Cities of the Indus Valley Civilization. Oxford University Press.
Possehl, G. L. (2002). The Indus Civilization: A Contemporary Perspective. Rowman Altamira.
Marshall, J. (1931). Mohenjo-Daro and the Indus Civilization. Arthur Probsthain.
Wright, R. P. (2010). The Ancient Indus: Urbanism, Economy, and Society. Cambridge University Press.
McIntosh, J. (2008). The Ancient Indus Valley: New Perspectives. ABC-CLIO.

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