Étiquette : indus
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Trade Routes between the Cities of Sarasvati and Afghanistan in the Civilization of the 7 Rivers
In the civilization of the 7 rivers, trade was essential for the development and prosperity of the cities located along the Sarasvati, but also for relations with more distant regions, like present-day Afghanistan. These trade routes made it possible to connect distant cities and circulate goods, ideas and knowledge, thus strengthening the links between these…
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Interaction between the cities of Sarasvati and the cities of Afghan Baluchistan
The civilization of the 7 rivers, centered around the Indus and Sarasvati valleys, developed with prosperous and well-organized cities. In parallel, in the region of Baluchistan, today in Afghanistan and Pakistan, more modest but strategic cities also flourished. These two areas, separated by mountains, maintained commercial, cultural and technological links that enriched both regions.
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La fin de l’abondance du Soma et la sécheresse de 2200 BCE : Une transformation sociétale
Les textes védiques, notamment le Rig Veda, évoquent l’usage rituel d’un breuvage sacré, le Soma, largement associé à l’illumination spirituelle et à l’harmonie sociale dans la civilisation des 7 rivières, ou civilisation de l’Indus. Cette substance, très probablement à base psilocybine, était réputée pour ses effets transcendants et unificateurs, facilitant la dissolution de l’ego et…
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The End of Soma Abundance and the Drought of 2200 BCE: A Societal Transformation
Vedic texts, notably the Rig Veda, speak of the ritual use of a sacred drink, Soma, widely linked to spiritual enlightenment and social harmony in the civilization of the 7 rivers, or Indus civilization. This substance, most likely based on psilocybin, was renowned for its transcendent and unifying effects, facilitating the dissolution of the ego…
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Les Systèmes de Défense des Villes de la Sarasvatî : Une Civilisation Pacifique
La civilisation des 7 rivières, connue pour ses villes bien organisées le long du fleuve Sarasvatî, intrigue de nombreux chercheurs. Bien que ces cités fussent avancées, nous n’y trouvons aucune trace de violence organisée ni d’outils guerriers. En fait, la paix semble avoir régné de manière presque naturelle, un phénomène rare dans l’histoire ancienne.
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The disappearance of the Sarasvati: impact on the cities of the 7 Rivers civilization
The Sarasvati, a sacred river mentioned in ancient Vedic texts, played a central role in the life of the civilization of the 7 rivers (also called the Indus civilization). This river, whose banks were home to many prosperous cities, was a crucial axis of life for the inhabitants of this civilization. However, its gradual disappearance…
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Architecture domestique à Bhirrana : confort et innovation dans la vie quotidienne
Bhirrana, l’une des plus anciennes villes de la civilisation des 7 rivières, offre un aperçu fascinant de la manière dont cette société construisait ses maisons et organisait son quotidien. Située sur les rives de la mythique Sarasvatî, cette ville fait partie de la vallée de l’Indus, connue pour ses innovations dans de nombreux domaines, y…
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Domestic Architecture in Bhirrana: Comfort and Innovation in Daily Life
Bhirrana, one of the oldest cities of the Seven Rivers Civilization, offers a fascinating insight into how this society built its homes and organized its daily lives. Situated on the banks of the mythical Sarasvati, this city is part of the Indus Valley, known for its innovations in many fields, including domestic architecture.
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Exploring metallurgy in Kalibangan: know-how and advanced techniques
The city of Kalibangan, located on the banks of the ancient Sarasvati, is one of the jewels of the civilization of the 7 rivers. This civilization, which flourished about 4500 years ago, developed remarkable techniques in several fields, including metallurgy.
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Les temples et lieux de culte de la civilisation des 7 rivières sur la Sarasvatî
La civilisation des 7 rivières, souvent identifiée à la vallée de l’Indus, reste entourée de mystères. Parmi eux, se trouve la question des temples et lieux de culte. Contrairement à d’autres civilisations anciennes, comme celle de l’Égypte ou de la Mésopotamie, qui nous ont laissé des monuments religieux imposants, la civilisation des 7 rivières ne…
Le Rig Veda 