Archaeologist Jane McIntosh Calls the Indus Civilization a "Peaceful Realm

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Essay

Archaeologist Jane McIntosh calls the Indus civilization a "peaceful realm." What does she mean by this, and what does this signify in terms of the development of civilization both there and elsewhere?

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Definitions:

Bride Service

A marital arrangement or practice where a man spends a period of time working for the family of his wife, either before or after the marriage, as a form of dowry or bride price.

Culturally Adaptive

The capacity or ability of individuals or societies to modify and adjust their behavior and practices to fit new or changing cultural environments.

Same-Sex Marriage

The legal or socially recognized marriage between two individuals of the same sex or gender.

Nandi

A term that might refer to a particular group or concept within a culture, requiring context for an accurate definition.