Indus Valley Medicine: Surgery and Public Health in Harappan Cities

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Indus Valley Medicine: Surgery and Public Health in Harappan Cities

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The Indus Valley Civilization was not just a marvel of urban planning and trade — it also had advanced medical knowledge. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the evidence for Harappan medicine, including surgical instruments found at Mohenjo-daro and Harappa, trepanation skulls from Kalibangan and Lothal, and the sophisticated drainage systems that kept cities free from waterborne disease. They discuss the role of the Great Bath as a public health measure, the dental health of Harappans based on skeletal remains, and the surprising discovery of a healing deity on a seal from Chanhu-daro. The episode also touches on the use of turmeric, neem, and other medicinal plants, as well as the influence of Harappan medical practices on later Ayurvedic traditions. Join Lucas and Luna for a deep dive into the health and medicine of the Bronze Age's most advanced civilization. #IndusValley #HarappanMedicine #MohenjoDaro #Surgery #Trepanation #Kalibangan #Lothal #GreatBath #DentalHealth #Ayurveda #Turmeric #Neem #ChanhuDaro #BronzeAge #PublicHealth #Archaeology #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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