Difference between Mesopotamian and Indus valley civilization?
Both Mesopotamia and Indus Valley Civilization are oldest civilizations of world. They have the following differences:
a. Mesopotamians were exporter of food grains & textiles whereas Harappans were exporter of copper,gold and ivory made handicrafts products.
b.Mesopotamia was under monarchical rule whereas Indus Valley was ruled by elite traders.
c.Rammed earth techniques were used to built the cities in Mesopotamia whereas baked bricks were used to built Harappan cities.
d. In Mesopotamia canal system was in practice whereas in harappa drain system was prevalent.
e. There was no system of standardised weights and measures in Mesopotamia but Harappans did have standard measurements and weights.
f. Mesopotamian civilisation lasted upto 500 BC whereas Indus Valley civilisation lasted untill 1900 BC.
g. In Mesopotamian civilisation houses were built around distinct palaces and temples and dedicated to patron Gods and Goddesses. In Harappan civilisation, houses were built to the East of the citadel.
a. Mesopotamians were exporter of food grains & textiles whereas Harappans were exporter of copper,gold and ivory made handicrafts products.
b.Mesopotamia was under monarchical rule whereas Indus Valley was ruled by elite traders.
c.Rammed earth techniques were used to built the cities in Mesopotamia whereas baked bricks were used to built Harappan cities.
d. In Mesopotamia canal system was in practice whereas in harappa drain system was prevalent.
e. There was no system of standardised weights and measures in Mesopotamia but Harappans did have standard measurements and weights.
f. Mesopotamian civilisation lasted upto 500 BC whereas Indus Valley civilisation lasted untill 1900 BC.
g. In Mesopotamian civilisation houses were built around distinct palaces and temples and dedicated to patron Gods and Goddesses. In Harappan civilisation, houses were built to the East of the citadel.