Étiquette : Oxus
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Water Purification Practices in the Sarasvati Valley
The Seven Rivers Civilization, which flourished along the Sarasvati and its tributaries, placed great importance on water. This precious resource was not only vital for agriculture and daily life, but also associated with rituals and purification practices. The inhabitants had developed advanced methods to filter, store and purify water, thus ensuring healthy and sustainable consumption.
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Hymns for Prosperity and Abundance in the Rig Veda
The Rig Veda, one of humanity’s oldest texts, contains many hymns dedicated to prosperity and abundance. However, the notion of prosperity in these Vedic narratives should not be understood solely from a material perspective. These hymns, intended to be sung or recited during Vedic rituals, were accompanied by the consumption of Soma, an entheogenic plant…
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Les hymnes pour la prospérité et l’abondance dans le Rig Veda
Le Rig Veda, l’un des textes les plus anciens de l’humanité, contient de nombreux hymnes dédiés à la prospérité et à l’abondance. Toutefois, la notion de prospérité dans ces récits védiques ne doit pas être comprise uniquement sous un angle matériel. Ces hymnes, destinés à être chantés ou déclamés lors des rituels védiques, étaient accompagnés…
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Rakhigarhi: Urban or rural center? Analysis of its social organization
Rakhigarhi, located in the present-day state of Haryana in India, is one of the largest archaeological sites of the Seven Rivers Civilization. This impressive site, which dates back nearly 5,000 years, raises many questions about its role: was it an advanced urban city or a thriving rural center? Analysis of its social organization reveals fascinating…
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Les Hymnes Védiques comme Reflets d’une Société Pré-urbaine
Les hymnes du Rig Veda, considérés comme le plus ancien corpus littéraire de l’humanité, offrent une fenêtre unique sur une époque bien antérieure à l’émergence des grandes cités de la civilisation des 7 Rivières, connue sous le nom de civilisation de l’Indus-Sarasvatî. En particulier, les mandalas 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 et 7 sont souvent…
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Vedic Hymns as Reflections of a Pre-Urban Society
The hymns of the Rig Veda, considered the oldest body of literature known to mankind, offer a unique window into a time long before the emergence of the great cities of the Seven Rivers civilization, known as the Indus-Sarasvati civilization. In particular, mandalas 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 are often considered the oldest…
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Les influences afghanes dans l’artisanat de Ganweriwala
Ganweriwala, une des grandes villes de la civilisation des 7 rivières, est située dans l’actuel désert du Cholistan, au Pakistan. Bien que cette cité soit moins connue que Mohenjo-Daro ou Harappa, elle offre des indices fascinants sur les échanges culturels et commerciaux de cette civilisation. Parmi ces influences, les traces afghanes dans l’artisanat de Ganweriwala…
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The Impact of Natural Phenomena on Vedic Spirituality
In the Seven Rivers civilization, natural forces played a central role in spirituality and ritual practices. Vedic texts, particularly the Rig Veda , reveal a deep connection between natural elements and the spiritual quest of this civilization. These forces were often seen as divine manifestations, embodying both cosmic and human principles.
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Archaeological excavations in Banawali: an underground treasure
Banawali, an ancient city of the Seven Rivers Civilization, is located in the present-day state of Haryana, India. This archaeological site, discovered in the 1970s, has revealed fascinating remains that offer us a unique insight into the daily life, crafts and social organization of this ancient civilization.
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The evolution of spirituality in the Rig Veda with the disappearance of Soma
The Rig Veda, the oldest text of humanity, reflects the spiritual and cultural wealth of the civilization of the 7 rivers. However, a major turning point appears in the tenth mandala, where the chants and rituals show a transformation of spirituality. This evolution is closely linked to the progressive scarcity of Soma, a sacred plant…
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