Subsequent excavations revealed that 75 per cent of the Indus civilisation is situated along the Ghaggar-Hakra, now identified with the river Sarasvati. However, it is still known as the Indus Civilisation because the first sites were excavated there. The art of the Indus civilisation includes terracottas, ceramics, glyptics, sculpture, jewellery made of carnelian, steatite, gold, silver and, faience and beads. Subsequent excavations revealed that 75 per cent of the Indus civilisation is situated along the Ghaggar-Hakra, now identified with the river Sarasvati. However, it is still known as the Indus Civilisation because the first sites were excavated there.

Source: Indian Express March 12, 2023 03:11 UTC