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November 22, 2004

Indus Valley CivilizationHistory

I was reading the Wikipedia entry on Indus Valley Civilization, came across this passage, and couldn't help but think about how much we've regressed -

A sophisticated and technologically advanced urban culture is evident in the Indus Valley civilization. The quality of municipal town planning suggests knowledge of urban planning and efficient municipal governments which placed a high priority on hygiene. The streets of major cities such as Mohenjo-daro or Harappa were laid out in a perfect grid pattern, comparable to that of present day New York. The houses were protected from noise, odors, and thieves.

(reading the encyclopedia? I think we've firmly established that I'm a dork)

vinod on November 22, 2004 01:35 PM in History · T·r·a·c·k·b·a·c·k address · Direct link · Email post



5 comments

 1 · JK on November 22, 2004 03:59 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Indian Civilization is undergoing reverse evolution.


 2 · Sub-Zero on November 22, 2004 07:21 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

huh?


 3 · Prashant on November 22, 2004 09:11 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

dork?

I think not. Wikipedia is awesome dude! :-) ok, file me in as a dork too then!


 4 · razib on November 22, 2004 10:55 PM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

well, from what i gather, some people have suggested that the singaporean efficiency of the indus valley civilization suggests a singaporean nanny-state. but the indus valley civilization is the "smart growth" civilization of the "big three" of the 3rd millenium (sumeria & egypt being the other two).


 5 · Sluggo on November 23, 2004 11:51 AM · Direct link · “Quote”(?)

Does population factor into it at all?


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