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The Harapppan Civilization was named after the city "Harappa".
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• Harappan Civilization is one of the oldest civilizations in the world.
• This civilization was flourised in between 2500 BC - 1500 BC.
• Harappan Civilization is also known as "Indus valley civilization" or "Bronze age civilization".
• This civilization was spreaded over the North West India, Pakistan and Baluchistan.
• Harappan Civilization was excavated in 1921 by Dayaram Sayini and team.
• The excavations were conducted under the survillance of Archaeology Survey of India.
• Harappa was the first city to be excavated by ASI.
Hence, this civilization is known as "Harappan Civilization".
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Harappa was the first city which was discovered in the Indus Valley civilization so it was name Harappan civilization