Harappan

Harappan

"Harappan" can refer to:

* Aspects related to Harappa an archaeological site (c. 3300-1600 BC) and city in northeast Pakistan
* The Indus Valley Civilization that thrived along Indus River (c. 3300–1300 BC)
* The architecture of the ancient Indus Valley civilization of Harappa


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  • Harappan — /heuh rap euhn/, adj. of or pertaining to Harappa, esp. the Bronze Age culture of the Indus valley civilization. [HARAPP(A) + AN] * * * …   Universalium

  • harappan — ha·rap·pan …   English syllables

  • harappan — adjective see harappa * * * /heuh rap euhn/, adj. of or pertaining to Harappa, esp. the Bronze Age culture of the Indus valley civilization. [HARAPP(A) + AN] …   Useful english dictionary

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