The Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization, thrived between 2600 and 1900 B.C.E. in what is now Pakistan and northwest India. It w
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(s) well as large, non-residential buildings that suggest a high degree of social organization. The civilization engaged in extensive trade with neighboring regions, including Mesopotamia. Artifacts such as beads, pottery, and seals indicate a rich cultural life and skilled craftsmanship.
