Harappan Culture
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Language
- The Harappan language has been impossible to decipher.
- It's found on stamps and seals.
- About 400 symbols make up the language.
Culture
- Few weapons of warfare have been found.
- Animal images have been found on many artifacts.
- Housing suggests that social divisions weren't great.
Religion
- The culture was a theocracy.
- Artifacts reveal links to modern Hindu culture.
- No temple has been found.
Trade
- Indus River provided an good transportation.
- Seals were used to identify their goods.
- Trading began as early as 2600 B.C.