Recent Archaeological Findings and New Interpretations of the Indus Valley Civilization

Recent archaeological findings at UNESCO World Heritage Site Dholavira and other Indus Valley Civilization sites (c. 2600–1900 BCE) challenge long-standing assumptions about the civilization's political structure and decline, revealing instead a decentralized socio-political organization with indigenous cultural development. Using advanced techniques such as radiocarbon dating, ancient DNA analysis, satellite imagery, and paleo-environmental studies, researchers have redefined the civilization's trajectory, emphasizing gradual transformation influenced by environmental factors rather than sudden collapse due to external invasions. This interdisciplinary approach provides new insights into one of the world's earliest urban civilizations.

Ch. A. A. S. K. G. Bhavani. (2026). Recent Archaeological Findings and New Interpretations of the Indus Valley Civilization. International Journal of Advanced Research in Science Communication and Technology, 563. https://doi.org/10.48175/ijarsct-31279