BOOK REVIEW - ANDREW ROBINSON's The Indus
PC: Paperback The Indus civilization is an enigmatic topic in itself. This book is a comprehensive masterpiece on the topic. It is extensive in its approach and has all it takes to be studied in schools and universities. The author thoughtfully discusses the various theories and debates surrounding the Indus civilization , language, art, culture and eventual decline. PC: Mohenjo-daro Archaeology is like solving a jigsaw puzzle. The archaeologists have to perform a daunting task of arranging the puzzling pieces in an order that can make sense. The author mentions that the decipherment of Mayan script took around 100 years. We can imagine how painstaking it is to decipher an unknown script. PC: Mayan Script Apart from presenting how the ruins of the Indus civilization were discovered in the 1920s by British and Indian archaeologists, the author delves deeper into talking about architecture, planning, agricultural practices, drainage system, artistic excellen...