RLG100Y1 Lecture 13: 2nd half terms.docx
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Indus valley civilization (include a discussion of migration theory vs. cultural transformation theory) The indus valley civilization was from 2500-1500 bce and is known as the oldest origins for. This urban civilization was located on the banks of a river and located in the basin of the indus that flows through present-day pakistan. It was a developed, urban culture with a large population. The biggest debate is that of the aryan migration thesis vs. the cultural transformation thesis. The migration thesis suggests that aryans were invaders and became the dominant cultural force from 1500 bce as the indus. Valley civilization declines from about 2000 to 1800 bce. The idea of an aryan invasion developed with interest in sanskrit, linguistics and vedic studies and was perpetuated by indian historians after independence in order to demonstrate the equality of ancient india with.
