Étiquette : sarasvatî
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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 Defense Systems of Sarasvati Cities: A Peaceful Civilization
The Seven Rivers Civilization, known for its well-organized cities along the Sarasvati River, intrigues many researchers. Although these cities were advanced, we find no trace of organized violence or warlike tools. In fact, peace seems to have reigned almost naturally, a rare phenomenon in ancient history.
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La disparition de la Sarasvatî : impact sur les villes de la civilisation des 7 rivières
La Sarasvatî, fleuve sacré mentionné dans les anciens textes védiques, jouait un rôle central dans la vie de la civilisation des 7 rivières (aussi appelée la civilisation de l’Indus). Ce fleuve, dont les rives abritaient de nombreuses villes prospères, a été un axe de vie crucial pour les habitants de cette civilisation. Toutefois, sa disparition…
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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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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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Exploration de la métallurgie à Kalibangan : savoir-faire et techniques avancées
La ville de Kalibangan, située sur les rives de l’ancienne Sarasvatî, est l’un des joyaux de la civilisation des 7 rivières. Cette civilisation, qui a prospéré il y a environ 4500 ans, a développé des techniques remarquables dans plusieurs domaines, dont la métallurgie.
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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…
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Temples and places of worship of the civilization of the 7 rivers on the Sarasvatî
The civilization of the 7 rivers, often identified with the Indus Valley, remains surrounded by mysteries. Among them is the question of temples and places of worship. Unlike other ancient civilizations, like that of Egypt or Mesopotamia, which have left us imposing religious monuments, the civilization of the 7 rivers does not seem to have…
