The Ancient World

The Mercantile Powerhouse

Visualizing the production and global connections of the Indus Civilization.

Economic Pillars

Agriculture

Wheat and Barley were the core commodities and barter currency.

Manufacturing

Factory-level production of Beads, Jewelry, and standardized Seals.

Maritime Trade

Connection from the Persian Gulf to the Indian coast.

Trade Balance (Estimated Surplus)

Beads (Exports)
Cotton (Exports)
Lapis Lazuli (Imports)
Copper (Imports)

Surplus/High Output Deficit/Import

Historical Routes Map

Map of IVC Trade Routes

Historical visualization of the Maritime (Blue), Overland (Red), and River (Green) trade routes connecting Meluhha to the ancient world.

The Barter System

Instead of coins, the economy operated on Barter. Trade fairness was enforced by incredibly precise stone weights (Chert), ensuring standardized values from the Persian Gulf to Afghanistan.