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Indus Valley Civilization Timeline Game

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The Indus Valley Civilization was one of the earliest urban societies in South Asia, flourishing from around 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE. To better understand the timeline of this ancient civilization, a timeline game has been created.

  • Players will learn about the key events and developments of the Indus Valley Civilization.
  • They will be challenged to place these events in their correct chronological order.

Game Details: a timeline game where you place events in their correct chronological order

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  • 3300 BCE: Early settlements in the Indus Valley region
  • 2600 BCE: Development of the Indus Valley Civilization
  • 2600-1900 BCE: Construction of major cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
  • 2500 BCE: Use of standardized weights and measures in trade
  • 2500 BCE: Development of a sophisticated drainage system in cities
  • 2300-1700 BCE: Peak of the Indus Valley Civilization
  • 2300-1700 BCE: Trade with Mesopotamia and Egypt
  • 1900-1300 BCE: Decline of the Indus Valley Civilization
  • 1900-1300 BCE: Possible causes of decline include environmental changes and invasions
  • 1900-1300 BCE: Abandonment of major cities like Mohenjo-Daro
  • 1300 BCE: End of the Indus Valley Civilization
  • 19th century CE: Rediscovery of the civilization in the 19th century
  • 1920s-1930s: Excavations at Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro by archaeologists
  • 1920s-1930s: Discovery of the Indus script
  • 20th century CE: Debate over the decipherment of the Indus script
  • 20th century CE: Theories about the origins and language of the Indus Valley Civilization
  • ongoing: Continued research and excavations at Indus Valley sites
  • 1980s: UNESCO World Heritage status for Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
  • ongoing: Ongoing study of the Indus Valley Civilization and its impact on South Asian history

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