The Journey of Harappan Archaeology - By V N Prabhakar -

Описание: About The Speaker:

V.N. Prabhakar obtained his Ph.D. in Archaeology from Kurukshetra University, Haryana (India) and is presently Associate Professor (Archaeology), Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. He held the post of Director (Archaeology) in Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) before joining IIT Gandhinagar. His research interests are Harappan Civilization and Application of Sciences in Archaeology. He has conducted extensive research in the areas of bead manufacturing techniques of the Harappans from the site of Dholavira. His doctoral thesis was on Burial practices of the Harappans: Sanauli Excavations A Case Study, wherein a multifaceted analysis including stable isotope studies was conducted. He has conducted independent excavations at the Harappan site of Rupnagar (Punjab) and Karanpura (Rajasthan) in India and actively participated in the excavations at Dholavira (Gujarat), Lalkot (Delhi), Sanauli, Madarpur, Fatehpur Sikri (all in Uttar Pradesh), Ellora (Maharashtra). He has organised national and international conferences; workshops. He currently teaches and conduct research at IIT Gandhinagar, coordinating the application of sciences in archaeology.

About the Talk:
In this enlightening discourse, V. N. Prabhakar Ji delves deep into the captivating odyssey of Harappan Archaeology, unraveling the multifaceted tapestry of the ancient Harappan Civilization. The talk encompasses a panoramic view of pivotal facets that have shaped our understanding of this enigmatic civilization, providing valuable insights into its timeline, scientific methodologies employed in archaeological investigations, intricate trade networks, burial customs, technological advancements, and the eventual decline of the Harappan Civilization.

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Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Talk Commences
00:00:44 – Outline of the Talk
00:01:09 – Journey of the Harappan Civilisation
00:04:21 – Relative Dating
00:05:32 – Timeline
00:07:18 – Application of Sciences in Archaeology
00:08:33 – Chronology
00:12:36 – Regional Cultures during Regionalization Era
00:15:56 – Long Distance Trades
00:16:50 – Burial Practices
00:17:30 – Evolution of Figurine
00:19:20 – Regional Ceramic Assemblage
00:20:21 – Saraswati River and Remote Sensing Data
00:22:25 – Five Major Harappan Centres
00:25:13 – Emergence of state-level society
00:27:56 – Subsistence Economy based on agro-pastoral lifestyle
00:31:14 – Social and Economic Trade Networks
00:33:40 – Complex Technologies
00:37:31 – Example of City-States
00:38:38 – Differential Social Hierarchy
00:40:56 – Understanding the Harappan Script
00:41:26 – International Trade
00:42:48 – Decline of Harappan Civilisation

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