THE STONE AGE: A GLIMPSE INTO THE PRE-HISTORIC PERIOD OF ANCIENT HISTORY
The Stone Age marks the earliest period of human history, characterized by the use of stone tools. This era is divided into three distinct phases: 1). Paleolithic Age, 2). Mesolithic Age, 3). Neolithic Age.
THE INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION
The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC), also known as the Harappan Civilization, is one of the world’s earliest urban cultures, flourishing in the northwestern regions of South Asia. Spanning from approximately 3300 BCE to 1900 BCE, it stood alongside Egypt and Mesopotamia as one of the three ancient cradles of civilization. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the Indus Valley Civilization, focusing on its discovery, geography, major sites, urban planning, society, economy, and decline-essential knowledge for all.