A Short History of Archaeological Discovery at Harappa
A short chronological history of archaeological discoveries made at Harappa beginning in 1826 and ending in 1990.
Skeletal Paleopathology of Human Remains From Cemetery R37 at Harappa, excavated in 1987 and 1988
Excavations at the archaeological site of Harappa, Pakistan in 1987 and 1988 uncovered the remains of at least 92 individuals (84 adults and 8 juveniles), although only 19 were complete skeletons in primary contexts.
New Evidence for Jute (Corchorus capsularis L) in the Indus Civilization
The study of archaeological textiles produced from plant crops in South Asia has advanced significantly in the past decade as a result of archaeo-botanical studies of seed remains and analyses of fibers.
Ornament Styles of the Indus Valley Tradition
A brief discussion of the methodologies needed for the study of Indus ornaments is presented along with examples of how Indus artisans combined precious metals, stone beads, shell and faience to form elaborate ornaments.
Seals and Sculptures of the Indus Cities
An exhibition being held in New York and Madison, Wisconsin, in 1998 on the representational art of the Indus Valley reveals a highly developed artistic tradition with many styles and techniques of production.
Bead Replicas: An Alternative to Antique Bead Collecting
Passed from generation to generation as heirloorns, many beads link the past to the present, and over time, such antique beads gain incredible value because of their historical significance and in some cases, spiritual powers.
Beads, Faience, Bangles, Glass, Jewelry and Ornaments
Beads and pendants are important forms of ornament that have a very long history in the subcontinent.
Fifty-Five Years of Archaeological Research in Pakistan: the Prehistoric Periods
The purpose of this article is not to present a summary of all of the major discoveries made in the last 55 years, but rather to highlight those that have resulted in major shifts in research paradigms and interpretive frameworks.
Indus Urbanism: New Perspectives on its Origin and Character
During the past two decades a variety of archaeological research projects focused on the Indus civilization have made it possible to refine earlier models regarding the origin and character of this distinctive urban society.
Metal Technologies of the Indus Valley Tradition
This paper will summarize the available literature and recent discoveries on the production and use of metals by peoples of the Indus Valley,Tradition of Pakistan and Western India.