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A History of the World in 100 Objects - The First Cities and States (4000 - 2000 BC) - Indus Seal - BBC Sounds

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A History of the World in 100 Objects - The First Cities and States (4000 - 2000 BC) - Indus Seal - BBC Sounds

A History of the World in 100 Objects

The First Cities and States (4000 - 2000 BC)The First Cities and States (4000 - 2000 BC)

Indus Seal

Released On: 03 Feb 2010
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Neil MacGregor's global history told through objects - stone seals from the Indus Valley.

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