Quick facts
- Period
- c. 3300 BCE – c. 1300 BCE
- Major cities
- Mohenjo-daro, Harappa, Dholavira, Lothal, Rakhigarhi
- Key features
- Grid urban layout, covered drains, dockyards, undeciphered script
Overview
The Indus Valley Civilization (c. 3300–1300 BCE) was a Bronze Age civilization in South Asia, celebrated for its sophisticated urban planning, brick architecture, drainage systems, and standardized weights.
