THE INDUS RIVER VALLEY

  • 4000 BCE

    Farming Settlements Begin to Form

    Farming Settlements Begin to Form
    This shows it's path to civilization, having permanent farming settlements.
  • 3000 BCE

    First Signs of Urbanization

    First Signs of Urbanization
    Farming settlements led into towns and cities, with more job specialization.
  • 2600 BCE

    The Cities of Mohenjo Daro and Harappa form in India

    The Cities of Mohenjo Daro and Harappa form in India
    These were seen as some of the first big trading hubs of the ancient world.
  • 2600 BCE

    Dozens of Towns and Cities begin to form

    As big cities began to form, towns and other forms of civilization sprung up around the hubs for business.
  • 2500 BCE

    Earliest use of "Indus Script"

    Earliest use of "Indus Script"
    This was one of the first written languages of the Ancient World.
  • 1500 BCE

    Aryans migrate into the Indus River Valley

    Aryans migrate into the Indus River Valley
    This is when we first see the Indus River Valley begin to crumble.
  • 530 BCE

    Persia Conquers The Indus River Valley

    Persia Conquers The Indus River Valley
    This marks the end of the Indus River Valley Civilization.