UNVEILING THE ENVIRONMENTAL CATALYSTS: UNRAVELING THE DECLINE OF THE INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION
Abstract
The enigmatic decline of the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) remains a subject of scholarly intrigue. This study investigates the role of environmental factors in the unraveling of the IVC, shedding light on how natural processes and human-environment interactions contributed to its demise. By synthesizing archaeological, paleoenvironmental, and historical evidence, the study examines the influence of changing climate patterns, water resource management, land degradation, and ecological shifts on the civilization's collapse. Through a multidisciplinary approach, this research seeks to untangle the intricate web of environmental catalysts that played a pivotal role in reshaping the trajectory of one of the world's oldest urban civilizations.
Keywords
Indus Valley Civilization, environmental factors, climate changeHow to Cite
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