Which of the following was a major export of the Indus Valley to other civilizations?
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Correct answer: Lapis lazuli and carnelian beads
Harappan artisans were renowned for their bead-making. They processed semi-precious stones like carnelian (often etched with acid) and lapis lazuli, which were highly prized in Mesopotamia and beyond, making these beads a major export commodity.
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