Art was very valuable to the Harappan people. With their written language still unable to be deciphered sculptures and other art forms have given archeologists key information about this advanced ancient culture.
Although not many sculptures were found in the ruins of ancient Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, many were broken and most very small. This particular statue is a mere 17.5 centimeters tall and is one of the few still with a face. However, those who do have faces are very distinguishable causing speculation that they are specific people instead of a king or worshiped priest.
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Pottery was an important part in the ancient Harappan civilization. It is believed that pottery was used for rituals and ceremonies as we as meals. During the Vedic Age three distinct types of pottery developed in the Indus River Valley. These were Red Ware, Painted Grey Ware, and Northern Black Ware.
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Not only was art important to the early Harappan civilization but their complex architecture was also a key aspect of society.
Although the infrastructure of each Indus River valley city differed, most had a distinct main street lined with houses containing seals and other artifacts. In Mohenjo-Daro some homes were two and three story buildings while in others they were small flimsy buildings. Location played a role in the size of the homes whether they became bigger or smaller the further from town depended on the village. Most villages have a grid like orientation with straight streets and homes with more rural homes surrounding them.
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