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India is a country in South Asia whose name comes from the Indus river. Archaeologists have discovered artifacts used by early humans, including stone tools. Most of the other civilizations have been recognized and even celebrated for their contributions, but India is often overlooked, especially in the Western part even though it's culture and history is just as rich in importance as the other are. Archaeologists discoveries in the past fifty years have dramatically changed the understanding of India's previous life and world history. The Indus valley civilization dates to 500 BCE and grew through the Ganetic Valley region, in the south to the north.

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The cave architecture in India is believed to have begun in the third century BC. Caves were used by Buddhist and Jain monks as a place of worship. The stepwell structures though, are sunken into the Earth with stairways that spiral or zig-zag nine stories down into dark depths were a pool of water is.

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The vanishing stepwells of India.

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Daily life, Inventions and Accomplishments

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Ancient India was home to two of the world's first cities, Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro. These cities had stone buildings, multiple stories, and even sewage systems. India was also one of very civilizations to use algebra and calculus. And the number zero was invented by an Ancient India man.

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Some of the women in the village shopping at the market

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The faith of more than 80% of the people is Hinduism, which is considered the world's oldest religion and philosophical system.

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Hinduism in Ancient India.

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Science and technology in Ancient India covered all majors of human knowledge and activities. Which includes: mathematics, astronomy, physics, surgery, architecture, and a bunch more. They were very educated peoples.

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Daily life, Inventions, and Accomplishments 

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From what can be told, men and women back then both were robes in lots of different colors. Women wore earrings, necklaces, and it appears they even used lipstick. One small figure was found and seemed to be a dancer, but whether ancient Indians danced for entertainment or worship is unknown.

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Mohenjo-daro, where the 4,500 yr. old dancing girl was found.

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Islam was practiced by 13% of all Indians. Sikhism, Ayyavazhi, Buddhism, and Jainism are Indian-born religious systems that are a strong influence not only in India, but, actually, across the world.

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In Ancient India, temple architecture developed in all regions. The distinct style of temple construction in different parts was a result of geographical diversities. Ancient Indian temples are classified in three broad types. This classification is based on different architectural style.

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Famous Hindu Akshardham temple in South Delhi

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Daily life, Inventions, and Accomplishments

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Daily life, Inventions, and Accomplishments

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According to historians, the Indus Valley Civilization has revealed evidence of dentistry being practiced as far back as 7000 BC. One Dig site in Mehrgarh even showed evidence of healers curing tooth disorders with bow drills.

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India is one of the most religiously diverse nations in the world, with one deeply religious societies and cultures. Religion plays a definite role in the life of the country and most of its people.

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Lord Shiva, mythology in India

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The learned language of ancient India was, Sanskrit. Sanskrit is a member of the India-Iranian sub-family of the India-European family of languages. It's the closest ancient relatives are the Iranian languages Old Persian and Avestan.

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Harappa and Mohejno-Daro were the greatest achievements of the indus valley civilization. They are known for their impressive and organized layout. And they have a well laid our plumbing and drainage system, including indoor toilets.