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In what present-day countries can the indus valley civilzation be found in
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The Indus Valley Civilization, one of the world's earliest urban cultures, primarily existed in present-day countries that include:
1. **Pakistan** - The majority of the archaeological sites, including major cities like Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa, are located in the floodplains of the Indus River in this country.
2. **India** - Parts of the civilization extended into northwestern India, with sites such as Dholavira and Lothal located in the states of Gujarat and Punjab.
3. **Afghanistan** - Some regions of the ancient civilization also reached into northeastern Afghanistan.
These countries together encompass the geographical extent of the Indus Valley Civilization, which flourished around 3300 to 1300 BCE.
1. **Pakistan** - The majority of the archaeological sites, including major cities like Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa, are located in the floodplains of the Indus River in this country.
2. **India** - Parts of the civilization extended into northwestern India, with sites such as Dholavira and Lothal located in the states of Gujarat and Punjab.
3. **Afghanistan** - Some regions of the ancient civilization also reached into northeastern Afghanistan.
These countries together encompass the geographical extent of the Indus Valley Civilization, which flourished around 3300 to 1300 BCE.