The Indus Valley section in the Gallery displays many antiquities
excavated from Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa, like terracotta toys, images and pots,
jewellery, seals, bronze and copper implements and sculpture. The most
outstanding sculpture here is the lyrical bronze Dancing Girl.
It has got fascinating artefacts that tell
a story about their lives, what work they did, entertainment, hobbies, etc. There
was also a clear map drawn to depict their organized and efficient town
planning and how it all worked. There were all the tools which they used, which
made us visualise the amount of common sense and the creative ability they had.
We were also told things that no one would even dream of seeing at that age.
They played chess and even knew how to prevent their foodstuff from getting a
smell and fungi on them and purifying water without ROs that we use now
days!
They also had a trade system.
We also went and watched a movie created
by the people there which showed us all the excavations and how the
archaeologists figured out their amazing town planning out of some remains.
Also, there is a big map which tells us
where all the civilization spread and the major places where it flourished like
Bholavira in Gujarat and Ropar (now known as Roopnagar) and also the rivers in
which the people settled nearby like Indus, Saraswati, and Ravi river.
We met our curator Mr Shah who gave us a
good deal of knowledge, raised questions and created interest amongst us. It
was now time to for a conclusion. This is what was decided about what the
civilization was actually known for. This is our list of the ten aspects:
1.
Town planning
2.
Drainage system
3.
Weights and measures
4.
Other tools
5.
Storage of items
6.
Language (still not
understood)
7.
Seals and coins
8.
Trade
9.
Ornaments
10.
Entertainment
We also found out that the people of Indus
valley were peace-loving people and did not fight, since no weapons have ever
been found.
After a wonderful and enlightening trip to
the national museum it was time to say goodbye. It was truly informative with
information that has been absorbed by us 