Étiquette : sarasvati
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The Role of Women in Sarasvati Societies: An Archaeological Overview
The Seven Rivers Civilization, also known as the Sapta Sindhu , developed between the Indus and Sarasvati rivers over 4,000 years ago. This ancient civilization, often associated with cities such as Rakhigarhi, Bhirrana, and Kalibangan, continues to amaze researchers. Among the topics that remain little known, the role of women in these societies is beginning…
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Rakhigarhi and the impact of trans-Himalayan trade
Rakhigarhi is one of the largest sites of the Seven Rivers Civilization, also known as the Indus-Sarasvati Civilization. Located in the present-day state of Haryana, India, this ancient city played an important role in the trade network of its time. Thanks to its geographical position, Rakhigarhi was able to maintain contacts with regions to the…
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The influence of agricultural cycles on the hymns of the Rig Veda
The Rig Veda is the oldest sacred text in India, and probably in all of humanity. It is directly linked to the Seven Rivers Civilization, also known as the Indus-Sarasvati Civilization. This collection of poetic hymns, transmitted orally for centuries, reflects the daily life, beliefs, and practices of the ancient inhabitants of this region. Among…
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The drought of 2200 BCE: a landmark event in Vedic cosmology
The drought that struck the Indian subcontinent around 2200 BCE had a profound impact on the Seven Rivers Civilization. This event, well documented by climatic and geological studies, had consequences on the environment, economy and culture of this flourishing civilization.
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Le Rig Veda et les origines des premières cités de la vallée de l’Indus-Sarasvatî.
À l’intersection de la légende, de la mythologie et de l’archéologie se trouve un texte ancien : le Rig Veda, l’un des plus vieux textes sacrés de l’humanité. Mais que nous raconte-t-il réellement des origines des premières cités de la vallée de l’Indus et de la Sarasvatî, cette mystérieuse civilisation des 7 rivières, dont les…
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The Rig Veda and the origins of the first cities of the Indus-Sarasvati valley.
At the intersection of legend, mythology and archaeology lies an ancient text: the Rig Veda, one of humanity’s oldest sacred texts. But what does it really tell us about the origins of the first cities of the Indus Valley and Sarasvati, this mysterious civilization of the 7 rivers, whose first cities emerged around 3500 BCE?
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Signs of prosperity and decline in Ganweriwala
Ganweriwala is one of the great cities of the Seven Rivers civilization, located in present-day Pakistan, in the Cholistan desert. This city, although less known than Mohenjo-Daro or Harappa, offers fascinating clues about the prosperity and decline of this civilization.
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The Impact of the Environment and Climate on the Civilization of the 7 Rivers
The Seven Rivers Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization, developed between 3500 and 1900 BCE in the Indus Valley, a region that now includes Pakistan and northwestern India. The civilization is known for its advanced infrastructure, sophisticated urban planning, and agricultural prowess. However, the environment and climate played a central role in its evolution,…
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L’Urbanisme et l’Architecture de la Civilisation des 7 Rivières
L’Urbanisme et l’Architecture de la Civilisation des 7 Rivières
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Urban Planning and Architecture of the 7 Rivers Civilization
Urban Planning and Architecture of the 7 Rivers Civilization
Le Rig Veda 