The presence of Indus Valley seals in ancient Mesopotamia is evidence of:
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Correct answer: Long-distance maritime trade between the two regions
Archaeological finds of Harappan seals in cities like Ur suggest a robust trade network. Cuneiform records from Mesopotamia even mention a land called 'Meluhha,' which many historians identify as the Indus Valley.
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