Question

Preface for a project on Comparative study of the Harappan and the Mesopotamian civilization​

Answer 1

Answer:

FIRST CIVILIZATION OF THE EARLY WORLD

Answer 2

Explanation:

This research study procures detail understanding about the making of pottery, classification of

design during Harappan civilization; it also enforced revisiting the creative practices of Harappan

time and culture by studying the available literature like archaeological reports and

interpretational statements made by leading archaeologists for true idea on Indus pottery.

Visiting pottery collections, the actual shreds housed in various museums is the authentic

experience to look at the painted pottery and to study symbols and motifs painted on different

kind of pottery for daily use and appreciating the creative thought-process of Harappan people.

As the structure of this research fundamental points, which has been taken into concern, are as

follows:

 Geographical regions

 Natural features

 Time period

 Material

 Shape & Form

 Colour & Design

 Rationale & Classification

Study of pottery brings immense knowledge of any culture and pottery is considered as the most

significant finding of every civilization around the world because pottery is the oldest thing

which is used by humankind which continued till contemporary society. The earliest date of

handmade pottery in the world goes back to Ca 12000- 9000 BC from the sites of the late

Mesolithic and early Neolithic period in south east China, middle east and Asian region. The

earliest pottery in south Asia is a corded ware from a Mesolithic site at Belan valley (7000 BC).

In Indus valley region after a gap of 1000 years handmade pottery appears at Mehrgarh, a

Neolithic site located in Baluchistan, Pakistan.