Films for the Humanities and Sciences - Indus: The Unvoiced Civilization

Indus: The Unvoiced Civilization

Shrouded in mystery, the details of the Indus Valley civilization are slowly being extracted from the archaeological record. In this program, Richard Meadow, of Harvard University; R. S. Bisht, of the Archaeological Survey of India; linguist Asko H. S. Parpola; and other experts investigate the language, customs, and beliefs of the inhabitants of Mohenjo-daro, Harappa, Dholavira, and Kalibangan. Satellite photos, maps, relics, and an extraordinary 3-D computer re-creation of Dholavira and its water management system shed light on topics including the enigmatic Sarasvati River and Indus Valley links to Bahrain and faraway Mesopotamia. (59 minutes)

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Item#: BVL11655
Copyright date: ©2000
VHS ISBN 978-0-7365-3477-2
DVD ISBN 978-0-7365-5878-5

Part of the Series : Messages from the Past: Reassessing Ancient Civilizations


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