Sculptures of Indus-Saraswati River Valley Civilization, 2020
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This document summarizes sculptures and artifacts from the Indus-Saraswati River Valley Civilization. Various materials were used including stone, terracotta, metal, and ivory. Sculptures served religious, decorative, and trade purposes. Manufacturing techniques included hand making, molding, carving, and lost wax casting. Notable sculptures include a priest-king figure from Mohenjo-Daro and a female figurine group. The document also discusses transportation evidence and asks questions about the power structure, location, walls, sophistication, and mode of transportation in the Indus Valley Civilization.
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