Artifacts
On this page, I will be discussing the Mohenjo Daro (or Indus Valley) civilization. Although their technology was far ahead of their time, no historian knows why these people vanished - giving them the name that translates to "Mound of the Dead." The Mohenjo Daro people inhabited modern-day Pakistan around 3,000 BCE. This will be the only resource for these people you will ever need, as my word is basically truth itself.
1. Dancing Girl Sculpture
This statuette is made of bronze (these savages knew metallurgy?!), and dates back to 2500 B.C.E.. Entitled the "Dancing Girl" sculpture, it is clear that the Mohenjo Daro had no idea what proper French dance technique was. The woman does however, give an insight into some of the jewelry and instruments these people were most likely using either every day or for ceremonies.
(SOURCE: http://www.nationalmuseumindia.gov.in/prodCollections.asp?pid=44&id=1&lk=dp1)
2. Mohenjo Daro Weights and Balances
Estimated to be about four and a half millenniums old, the Mohenjo Daro Weights and Balances reveal that these people had the mind to make such things as trade precise and fair. When we think of Paleolithic people, an intelligent thought process (such as mine) is not the first thought to run across the brain. Viewing these gives a new perspective on all prehistoric people.
(SOURCE: http://www.nationalmuseumindia.gov.in/prodCollections.asp?pid=41&id=1&lk=dp1)
3. Mohenjo Daro's Great Bath
The Great Bath of Mohenjo Daro is one of the most well-known structures of the late civilization (Not more well-known than paintings of yours truly, but who am I to crush a bathtub's dreams?). The Mohenjo Daro did hold one thing over the French - they emphasized public showering and cleanliness. This bath house measured 40 by 23 feet, almost big enough for a Trap Emperor of my stature. Not only was the Great Bath extremely monumental, but also contained a steam bath, and a hot-air heating system.
(SOURCE: http://www.messagetoeagle.com/mohenjodaroneglect.php#.VfdJ2tJViko)
4. Mohenjo Daro's Sewer System
How did the Mohenjo Daro people get the water for their Great Bath? From their incredible sewer systems. Over 700 wells supplied the civilizations water supply, before even Egypt and Mesopotamia. The sewers ran below the streets, supporting claims that the Mohenjo Daro's technology was too advanced for their time. British scholars say that these sewers are just as good as modern technology.
(SOURCE: http://www.messagetoeagle.com/mohenjodaroneglect.php#.VfdJ2tJViko)
5. Three Terracotta Figures of Mother Goddesses
These three figurines represent mother fertility goddesses that the Mohenjo Daro people believed in. This is able to be known due to the prominent and enlarged features such as the breasts and lips. Having many busts of myself, I infer that these statues were used in worship ceremonies. They also have the possibility to sit as a decor, while staying apparent in the humans' minds. There is no way to track the exact date; therefore, these figurines range from the 3rd and 2nd millennium BC.
6. Clay Toy
When looking at ancient artifacts, it is important to look at items such as this one. It's a clay toy. Not only does this tell us that the Mohenjo Daro people had cay deposits available to them, but connects us on a personal level. Through artifacts like this, we realize history is us and all that good Nicholas Sparks sap stuff. This artifact shows a knowledge of wheels, carving, and clay baking.
(SOURCE: http://www.nationalmuseumindia.gov.in/prodCollections.asp?pid=41&id=1&lk=dp1)
3. Mohenjo Daro's Great Bath
The Great Bath of Mohenjo Daro is one of the most well-known structures of the late civilization (Not more well-known than paintings of yours truly, but who am I to crush a bathtub's dreams?). The Mohenjo Daro did hold one thing over the French - they emphasized public showering and cleanliness. This bath house measured 40 by 23 feet, almost big enough for a Trap Emperor of my stature. Not only was the Great Bath extremely monumental, but also contained a steam bath, and a hot-air heating system.
(SOURCE: http://www.messagetoeagle.com/mohenjodaroneglect.php#.VfdJ2tJViko)
4. Mohenjo Daro's Sewer System
How did the Mohenjo Daro people get the water for their Great Bath? From their incredible sewer systems. Over 700 wells supplied the civilizations water supply, before even Egypt and Mesopotamia. The sewers ran below the streets, supporting claims that the Mohenjo Daro's technology was too advanced for their time. British scholars say that these sewers are just as good as modern technology.
(SOURCE: http://www.messagetoeagle.com/mohenjodaroneglect.php#.VfdJ2tJViko)
5. Three Terracotta Figures of Mother Goddesses
These three figurines represent mother fertility goddesses that the Mohenjo Daro people believed in. This is able to be known due to the prominent and enlarged features such as the breasts and lips. Having many busts of myself, I infer that these statues were used in worship ceremonies. They also have the possibility to sit as a decor, while staying apparent in the humans' minds. There is no way to track the exact date; therefore, these figurines range from the 3rd and 2nd millennium BC.
6. Clay Toy
When looking at ancient artifacts, it is important to look at items such as this one. It's a clay toy. Not only does this tell us that the Mohenjo Daro people had cay deposits available to them, but connects us on a personal level. Through artifacts like this, we realize history is us and all that good Nicholas Sparks sap stuff. This artifact shows a knowledge of wheels, carving, and clay baking.
