Indus Collapse: The End or the Beginning of an Asian Culture?

@article{Lawler2008IndusCT,
  title={Indus Collapse: The End or the Beginning of an Asian Culture?},
  author={Andrew Lawler},
  journal={Science},
  year={2008},
  volume={320},
  pages={1281 - 1283}
}
The puzzling downfall of an ancient civilization more than 3 millennia ago sparks debate today in both scientific and political circles. 
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