Harappan Culture
Language
- They developed a written language.
- Harappan culture has been almost impossible to decipher.
- The hardpan culture is found on stamps and seals.
Role of Religion
- Archaeologists think that the culture is a theocracy.
- Religious artifacts reveal links to modern Hindu culture.
- Priests likely prayed for a good harvest and safety.
Culture
- The Harappan cities show a remarkable uniformity in religion and culture.
- Few weapons of warfare have been found suggest that conflict was limited.
- The housing suggests that social divisions in society were not great.
Trade
- The Harappans conducted a thriving trade with peoples in the religion.
- The Indus River provided an excellent means of transportation of goods.
- Gold and silver came from up north in Afghanistan.