Indus

Indus Civilisation people survived on a meat-heavy diet of of pork, beef and BUFFALO 4,500 years ago

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People of the Indus Valley civilisation who lived in what is now north-west India 4,000 years ago had a meat-heavy diet, new research indicates Analysis of pottery from the era reveals a preponderance of animal products, including pig, cattle, buffalo and goat meat as well as dairy. Scientists say people living in rural and urban sites … Read more

Indus Valley Civilisation was wiped out by climate change 3,300 years ago

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The Indus Valley civilisation was wiped out by climate change, a new study claims.  What caused the demise of the once-great civilisation is a long-standing mystery, but researchers tracking historical monsoon patterns may have found an answer.  It is thought the society, which existed at the same time as ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, thrived in … Read more