Vishnu in the Indus Civilization?
Most historians, archaeologists, and scholars acknowledge the existence of an early prototype of the Hindu God Shiva in the Indus civilization. Indeed, whether it be the 1928-29 discovery of a seal representing a horned deity seated in a yogic position…
Mohenjo Daro: A Forgotten Report by R.D. Banerji
John Marshall, the Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India from 1902 to 1928, published his report on the findings from the excavations at Mohenjo Daro in 1931. However, Marshall neither discovered Mohenjo Daro nor was he the first to…
Mohenjo Daro: Gateway to the Indus Valley Civilization
Mohenjo Daro was discovered in 1922 when archaeologist Rakhal Das Banerjee began exploring the region.The discovery of Mohenjo Daro was a significant milestone in the study of ancient India and of ancient civilizations collectively. Excavations at the site uncovered a…
Sinauli Chariots and Royal Burials Date Back to 4000 Years Ago
The discovery of royal burials containing copper-clad coffins, anthropomorphic figures, and three full-sized chariots from the archaeological site at Sinauli in 2018 positioned India on par with other ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia and Greece, where chariots were a critical part…
