Friday, July 17, 2009

Indus Valley Civilisation types of Occupations

List 3 possible occupation and your support your findings with images and explanation.

1. Sword maker- The discovery of various equipments such as axes, knives, spears and daggers made of bronze and copper suggest metal work as a major profession commonly pursued in the towns.

2. Pot maker- Pottery in red with designs painted in black resembling shapes such as interesting circles, pipal, leaves, peacocks were on it.

3. Designer- The discovery of numerous seals made of clay with figures of animals like the tiger, rhinoceros, elephant and crocodile gives us more information of the significance of these animals in the Harappan society.

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