The Greatest Civilisation Ever Forgotten? The civilisation that arose in the Indus valley around 5,000 years ago was only discovered in the early 20th century. Andrew Robinson looks at what we know about this extraordinary culture. Andrew Robinson | Published in History Today Volume 65 Issue 12 December 2015 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. IndiaArchaeology Related Articles The Indus Civilization Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? ‘Who Really Wrote the Bible’ by William M. Schniedewind review