The People of the Indus

Who were the people of the Indus? Why didn't they build pyramids like the Egyptians? And ultimately what happened to them?Supported by extensive research from a leading Indus archaeologist, this graphic novel seeks answers to precisely these questions. It is not history in the form of a dull record of dates and events but a beautifully illustrated glimpse into the lives of the people of the Indus civilization, dating all the way back to 3200 BCE. The People of the Indus is a rare account of how one of the most unique and enigmatic civilizations of the ancient world changed the course of human history. It is sure to enthral young adults and older readers alike.

Children's Books

Kenoyer, Jonathan Mark

Gulati, Nikhil

History

India Penguin

A young archaeologist finds a primitive hand axe that is thought to be more than 400,000 years old. Engineers building a railroad discover that the gravel they're using is actually 5,000-year-old crumbling brick from the ancient Indus Valley civilization. An Englishman living in India is fascinated by the mysterious script on the ancient coins he collects and works feverishly to decode the long-lost language. These are a few of the clues to a fascinating history that you'll read about in The Ancient South Asian World. Jonathan Mark Kenoyer and Kimberley Heuston use ancient beads, terracotta pots, trash found in a sewer, and many other primary sources to trace the history of this diverse region. In these pages is the story of Emperor Chandragupta Maurya, who used the power of knowledge rather than physical force to rule his people-an unusual idea at the time. Ancient texts and an epic poem called the Ramayana explain the practices and beliefs of Brahmanism and how they evolved into Hinduism. Columns inscribed by Emperor Ashoka illustrate the spread of Buddhism throughout the South Asian world. The sacred epic called the Mahabharata helps explain the development of the caste system. From geography and weather to Hindu gods and intellectual traditions, the characters and stories in The Ancient South Asian World weave the history of this vibrant region.

The Ancient South Asian World (The ^AWorld in Ancient Times)

Teen & Young Adult

Heuston, Kimberley

Education & Reference

Oxford University Press

Introduces the history, civilization, and peoples of ancient South Asia and examines the legacy of this world on the contemporary cultures of the countries which make up South Asia today.

The Ancient South Asian World (THE WORLD IN ANCIENT TIMES)

Oxford Univ. Pr.

Ancient Cities of the Indus Valley Civilization

The book is written as an introductory text on the Indus civilization, alongwith a catalogue section that illustrates some of the most important objects recovered during the most recent excavations at Harappa, as well as earlier finds from excavations in the 1920s and 1930s. The abundunt maps and line drawings, alongwith illustrations in colour and black and white, make this an optimal teaching tool for high school and college teachers.

Mark Kenoyer, Jonathan

Asia

OUP Pakistan

This lavishly illustrated book presents a coherent and fascinating account of the Indus Valley civilization that will appeal to specialists and non-specialists alike. Kenoyer draws on the latest archaeological information from Harappa, Mohenjodaro, Dholavira, and other major sites as well as on his considerable knowledge of South Asian societies and ancient technologies. He addresses such enduring topics as the nature and role of the Indus writing system, the Indus religino as evidenced through sculpture and architecture, the political organization of Indus city-states, long-distance trade and the importance of merchants in Indus society, and the daily life of the diverse inhabitants of the cities, towns, and villages of the region.

Ancient Civilizations

The pottery of Mohenjo-dara, one of the two major urban centers of the Indus Valley civilization (2500-2000 B.C.) is described and documented. The authors survey Harappan ceramic technology and style, and develop an important and unique approach to vessel form analysis and terminology. Included is Leslie Alcock's account of the pottery from the 1950 excavations by Sir Mortimer Wheeler.
University Museum Monograph, 53

Excavations at Mohenjo Daro, Pakistan: The Pottery, with an Account of the Pottery from the 195 Excavations of Sir Mortimer Wheeler (University Museum Monograph)

Dales, George

University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

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The People of the Indus

The Ancient South Asian World (The ^AWorld in Ancient Times)

The Ancient South Asian World (THE WORLD IN ANCIENT TIMES)

Ancient Cities of the Indus Valley Civilization

Ancient Cities of the Indus Valley Civilization

Excavations at Mohenjo Daro, Pakistan: The Pottery, with an Account of the Pottery from the 195 Excavations of Sir Mortimer Wheeler (University Museum Monograph)