[nukkad] The Harappan Puzzle - a talk

[Kishore Menon <>]

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  Dear All
   
  Professor Mayank Vahia, Professor of Astronomy, TIFR, will give a
  colloquium on "The Harappan Puzzle".  It will be held at the Main Lecture
  Theatre of TIFR - Room AG 66 - on Wednesday, March 8 2006 at 4 p.m.
                                                                          
   
  Abstract of the talk
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  Harappan or Mohenjo Daro is one of the most enigmatic prehistoric human
  civilisations. One of the oldest and largest civilisations, it is also one
  of the least understood.  Several basic questions about it remain
  unanswered. While it was known to be technologically quite advanced, its
  science, literature, commerce and general intellectual capabilities are
  poorly understood. Absence of extensive written material and discontinuity
  of the civilisation around 2000 BC have made these matters difficult to
  decipher through conventional archaeology. However, new developments in
  archaeo astronomy, archaeo genetics, and linguistics promise to contribute
  significantly to our understanding of the Harappans. We will discuss some
  of these issues and look for future trends in this subject of great
  curiosity and importance to Indians in particular and the world  in
  general.
   
  This talk has been arranged in our Lecture Theatre where the seating capacity 
is limited.  Therefore, if you plan to attend the talk, please send me a mail 
in advance.
   
  With regards       
   
  Kishore Menon 



                        
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