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Introductions

Recommended introductions to the ancient Indus valley civilization

Ancient Cities of the Indus Valley Civilization

  • Ancient Cities of the Indus Valley Civilization by Kenoyer
Jonathan Mark Kenoyer

Illustrated with color photos on every nearly page, the book is accessible to a general audience while discussing the latest scholarly research. >

The Rise of Civilization in India and Pakistan

  • The Rise of Civilization in India and Pakistan
Bridget Allchin

The standard comprehensive text incorporating findings through its publication date and relating them to the author's wide and deep understanding of contemporary ancient cultures. >

The Indus Valley (History Opens Windows)

  • The Indus Valley (History Opens Windows) by Jane Shuter
Jane Shuter

Good quality well-researched paperback in the History Open Windows Series by a respected education writer introduces ancient Indus Valley to the 7 - 11 age group. >

Forgotten Cities on the Indus

Michael Jansen

Early civilization in Pakistan from the 8th to the 2nd millenium B.C. Beautifully illustrated with essays by a number of prominent European and American scholars. Free French version available. >

Indus Valley Teaching Kit

  • Indus Valley Teaching Kit
Wildgoose Education

A Teaching Kit with a Large Wall Poster, set of 16 colour photocards, and teachers booklet with suggested activities. Very well produced. >

A Peaceful Realm

  • A Peaceful Realm
Jane McIntosh

An outstandingly vivid recreation of one of the world's great yet all-but-lost ancient civilizations. >

The Ancient South Asian World

  • The Ancient South Asian World
Jonathan Mark Kenoyer

An exceptional introduction to South Asian archaeology written at the middle school level and part of the popular The World in Ancient Times series. >

Indus Investigators - Mohenjodaro Mystery

  • Indus Investigators - Mohenjodaro Mystery
Ilona Aronovsky

Adventure story for children 8-12 to enjoy, introducing Mohenjodaro and the Indus Civilisation. Two children on a school trip to the ancient site of Mohenjodaro enter a time-warp. They become 'Indus Investigators', guided by friendly figurines and the magnificent 'unicorn', but can they really see the city as it was 4000 years ago? >

Ancient India: Land of Mystery

  • Ancient India: Land of Mystery
Dale M. Brown

Excellent photographs and up-to-date on research. Covers the ancient Indus, the Vedic Age, the rise of Buddhism and the Guptas. >

The People of the Indus

Nikhil Gulati

Once in a while a book – in this case a graphic novel – comes along that upends what one thinks can be done through a medium for a subject. This book by Nikhil Gulati – with the expert assistance of Dr. Jonathan Mark Kenoyer – is one of the moments. >

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