A Case Study On Intangible Cultural Heritage Of Indus Valley Civilization: Alteration And Re-Appearance Of Ancient Artifacts And Its Role In Modern Economy

Research Article
Sameer, MA and Zhang, JZ
DOI: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijrsr.2018.0912.2955
Subject: 
science
KeyWords: 
Indus Valley Civilization, Intangible Cultural Heritage, Cultural Mapping, Indus Valley Artifacts
Abstract: 

Indus Valley Civilization or Harappan Civilization has been noted as the ancient civilization of the world. The Indus civilization is significant for its homogeny and standardization in all aspects of the civilized society. This civilization has unique attributes of both the Tangible and Intangible Heritage. The Intangible Heritage of this civilization exemplifies the traditions, norms, rites and rituals, religious and social lives of the Indus Valley people. The legacy of this civilization denominates the urban life of the people which has been transferred to the next generations. In this context, the Indus artifacts are unsurpassed sources to map the Indus Valley cultural heritage. Through the process of alteration and then Re-appearance of these Indus Valley artifacts, the connection of present with past is possible. To elaborate the importance of altered and Re-appeared artifacts and its role in the present economy is the focusing point of this manuscript. With this, the Cultural mapping process of Intangible Indus heritage is the valuable feature of this writing too.