An archaeology assignment. (fictional-report)
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1st Day
According to discovery, waves of Aryans migrated into the Indus Valley Civilization for many years.They were warlike people that contributed to the final collapse of the Indus Valley Civilization. Already in the weakest part of their civilizations, the Indus people were defenseless, therefore, the overran the valley. The Aryans originated from the Caucasus Mountains, but journeyed eastwards towards Asia. On their way, they met people from the Middle East, and learned how to make iron tools and weapons. The Aryans swept into the the civilization from the Hindu Kush Mountains on the Northwest side of the Indus Valley. Irons weapons contributed greatly to their success, and they were skilled charioteers who used fast, horse-drawn war chariots. Over time, their culture clashed with the Indus peoples.
2nd Day
People gain knowledge of Aryan history and culture through oral religious traditions called the "Vedas". They include hymn, prayers, and rituals for religious ceremonies. The Vedas were composed many years ago from about 1500 B.C. to 1000 B.C. Until today, the Vedas still play an important role for religious life in India. People today still continue reciting Vedic poems for weddings and funerals. Eventually, these oral traditions were recorded in Sanskrit, a written language invented much later. The Aryans worshiped many gods. From discovery, their most important god was Indra, a warrior god. This god had many human characteristics such as doing pleasurable things like eating and dancing. On the other hand, they also had strict gods like Varuna who governed the workings of the universe and punished sinners.
A painting depicting Indra
3rd Day
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