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his educational video from Khan Academy provides an overview of the Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization. It explores the civilization's origins, urban planning, social structure, and eventual decline.
Origins and Timeline: The Indus Valley Civilization thrived between approximately 3300 BCE and 1300 BCE, with its mature phase from 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE.
Geographical Extent: It was located in the basins of the Indus River, covering parts of present-day Pakistan and northwestern India.

Major Cities: The civilization boasted major urban centers like Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, known for their advanced city planning.
Urban Planning: Cities featured grid layouts, sophisticated drainage systems, and standardized fired-brick buildings, indicating a high level of civil engineering.
Economy and Trade: The economy was based on agriculture, supplemented by trade with neighboring regions, including Mesopotamia
Writing System: The civilization developed a script that remains undeciphered, limiting our understanding of their language and administration.

Decline: The reasons for the civilization's decline are still debated, with theories ranging from climate change to invasions.