Bridging Prehistory and the Harappan World | Expert Insights

Recorded at IIT Gandhinagar after a stimulating workshop and symposium on prehistory, this conversation brings together leading scholars in Harappan and prehistoric studies. The discussion explores: • How research on the Harappan Civilization has advanced over the past 100 years • The evolution from early Neolithic settlements to Bronze Age urbanism • Climate, environment, and regional diversity in the Indian subcontinent • Continuity vs. decline after 1900 BCE • The role of OCP, Bara culture, and broader Late Harappan developments • Scientific methods including DNA and interdisciplinary research The conversation also addresses an important question: Was the Harappan world a collapse—or a transformation? A thoughtful and nuanced discussion for students, researchers, and anyone interested in South Asian archaeology and early civilizations. #HarappanCivilization #Prehistory #Archaeology #IITGandhinagar #IndusValley #AncientIndia #BronzeAge #Neolithic