History glossary
Indus Valley
an ancient urban civilization in the Indus River region of modern Pakistan and northwest India.
- Category
- Civilization
- Region
- Modern Pakistan and northwest India
- Date range
- c. 2600-1900 BCE at its urban peak
What it means
The Indus Valley civilization, also called Harappan civilization, developed cities such as Harappa and Mohenjo-daro in modern Pakistan and northwest India. It is known for urban planning, drainage, trade, craft production, and an undeciphered writing system.
