the region around the main cities of the Harrappa was rich in many metals and worthy stones. What they could not mine themselves, they contracted miners from neighboring regions to acquire for them, namely modern day Afghanistan. Carnelian, gold, copper, torquoise and other metals/semi precious stones were used in the making of their jewelry. Most were made for the purpose of necklaces and bracelets, but many pendants and amulets have been found as well over the years. Digs are still underway and more items discovered continually, including a recent one near the border of Iran (very far away!) containing a cache of distinctly Indus Valley jewelry hinting at far flung trade of these items.

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