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Ancient Indus Valley Civilization Books

Ancient Indus Civilization books and PDFs by scholars from around the world

Trade Winds to Meluha

A gripping fictional work following the adventures of a young Sumerian boy as he journeys through the ancient Indus civilization.

The Harappa Files

Although it has little to do with the ancient Indus Valley, this amusing graphic novel invokes those times to acidly comment on the breathtaking modernization of India.

Finding Forgotten Cities

How the Indus Civilization Was Discovered

Events leading to the IVC's public recognition as a major episode in Indian history in 1924. Told in an accessible way and based on new research into original ASI documents by a well-respected scholar.

Indus Script Cipher Heiroglyphs of Indian Linguistic Area

Dr. S. Kalyanaraman, Director, Sarasvati Research Center, proposes a decipherment of the ancient Indus script.

Indus Investigators - Mohenjodaro Mystery

Indus Investigators - Mohenjodaro Mystery

Scholastic India, 2010
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?

Harappa Excavation Reports 1986-1990

The excavations at Harappa in Punjab (Pakistan) conducted by joint USA and Pakistani teams since 1986 have provided much detailed new information on the development, nature, and significance of this large ancient Indus civilization urban center. Free PDF.

The Ancient Indus: Urbanism, Economy, and Society

Case Studies in Early Societies
Cambridge University Press, 2009 | Paperback

Exiting new finds and deductions from Dr. Wright's work on lesser Harappan towns and villages along the Beas River.

Ancient India: Land of Mystery

Time-Life Books, New York, 1994, Hardback

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

Deciphering the Indus Script

Deciphering the Indus Script

Cambridge University Press, 1994, Paperback

Summing up thirty years of groundbreaking investigation by a Finnish Sanskritologist and world's expert on Indus writing. By far the best, most comprehensive guide to the Indus script problem.

A Peaceful Realm

Westview Press, Boulder, Colorado, USA

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