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What mode of communication and trade is suggested by the references to Meluhha as a "land of seafarers" and the depiction of ships on seals? |
Land routes connecting Meluhha and Mesopotamia Trade caravans traveling through the desert Maritime routes connecting Meluhha, Oman, Bahrain, and Mesopotamia A network of river routes connecting different regions |
Maritime routes connecting Meluhha, Oman, Bahrain, and Mesopotamia |
Recent archaeological discoveries indicate that copper was likely obtained from Oman, located on the southeastern tip of the Arabian peninsula. Through chemical analysis, traces of nickel have been found in both Omani copper and Harappan artifacts, suggesting a shared origin. Additional evidence of contact between the two regions includes the presence of a distinct type of vessel known as a large Harappan jar with a thick layer of black clay coating. These coatings were designed to prevent liquid percolation, although the specific contents of these vessels remain unknown. It is plausible that the Harappans engaged in trade, potentially exchanging the contents of these vessels for Omani copper. |