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 Look at figure 1.30 (See NCERT page-26) and describe what you see. How is the body placed? What are the objects placed near it? Are there any artefacts on the body? Do these indicate the sex of the skeleton?



Answer -

Following observations can be obtained after looking at the figure:

  • Body has been kept in North-south direction in a pit,
  • Many graves contain pottery and ornaments which include jar.
  • Yes, jewellery like bangles are there on the body.
  • Yes, this indicates towards the sex of the skeleton, Le. it is the body of a woman.
It is concluded that there were great social or economic differences among the people living within the area of the Harappan Civilisation. But as a whole it appears that the Harappan did not believe in burying precious things with the dead.

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