Archaeological excavations in the Indus Valley civilization sites have uncovered terracotta cones and cakes that were likely used in religious rituals and ceremonies. Analysis of the shapes and designs on the terracotta objects indicates they represent mother goddess figures. The terracotta cones and cakes provide insight into the religious beliefs and practices of the Indus Valley people over 4,000 years ago.
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Indus Valley Cones Cakes and Archaeologists S v Pradhan Annals of the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute Vol 80 No 1-4-1999 Pp 43 5
Archaeological excavations in the Indus Valley civilization sites have uncovered terracotta cones and cakes that were likely used in religious rituals and ceremonies. Analysis of the shapes and designs on the terracotta objects indicates they represent mother goddess figures. The terracotta cones and cakes provide insight into the religious beliefs and practices of the Indus Valley people over 4,000 years ago.
Archaeological excavations in the Indus Valley civilization sites have uncovered terracotta cones and cakes that were likely used in religious rituals and ceremonies. Analysis of the shapes and designs on the terracotta objects indicates they represent mother goddess figures. The terracotta cones and cakes provide insight into the religious beliefs and practices of the Indus Valley people over 4,000 years ago.