Near East - Indus Valley

The Indus Valley was an ancient civilization that flourished in the Indus and Ghaggar-Hakra river valleys primarily in Sindh province of Pakistan, extending westward into Balochistan province, and in northwestern and western India (ca. 3000–1500 B.C.). Other remains can also be found in present-day Afghanistan, Turkmenistan and Iran. The mature phase of this civilization is technically known as the Harappan Civilization, after the first of its cities to be excavated, Harappa. Excavation of IVC sites has been ongoing since the 1920s, and the recent big findings have been occurring as late as 1999.

Indus Valley Cup Bi-Chrome Ancient Indus Valley Pottery Bowl, ca. 3300-3000 B.C. Red terracotta with geometric graphics in dark brown pigment, slightly flared rim. 3"H x 4-1/8"D, intact, with minor rim... $195.00

Indus Valley Bi-Chrome Cup Ancient Indus Valley Pottery Bowl, ca. 3300-3000 B.C. Buff terracotta with geometric graphics in dark brown and red pigment, sitting upon small, footed base. 2-1/2"H x 3-... $195.00

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The greater Indus region was home to the largest of the four ancient urban civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, South Asia and China. It was not discovered until the 1920's. Various sculptures, seals, pottery, gold jewelry and anatomically detailed figurines in terracotta, bronze and steatite have been found at the excavation sites.