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The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC), also known as the Harappan Civilization, was a Bronze Age civilization that flourished in the northwestern parts of the Indian subcontinent from approximately 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE
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Overview
Time Period: ~320 CE – 550 CE Founder: Chandragupta I Region: Most of northern and parts of central India Achievements Contributions
science Math
Decimal system and concept of zero developed. Advances in medicine (surgery, herbal medicine, vaccinations). Religion
Mostly Hinduism, but Buddhism and Jainism were tolerated and respected. Decline
After around 500 CE, invasions by the Huns (from Central Asia) weakened the empire. -
Eventually overthrown by the
Egyptians and pharaohs are restored to power -
Pharaohs restored power and
moved the capital to Thebes. -
also known as the “Age of Pyramids
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started very early. Some archaeologists say that agriculture, which is necessary for a large settled population.