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What river valley civilization was known for pottery and farming?

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Relief of Parthians, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran
Retry Correct Incorrect The ancient civilization centered around the Indus Valley — which is now in northwestern India — existed between 2,600 and 1,900 BCE. According to a 2021 article in the Journal of Archaeological Science, surviving artifacts from this civilization suggest that it was renowned for its productive agriculture and especially sophisticated pottery. That is, at least for the time.
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What river valley civilization was known for pottery and farming?

  • Indus
  • Ancient Egypt
  • Ancient China
  • Mesopotamia
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