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The Rigveda and the Dawn of the Iron Age in South Asia

The Rigveda and the Dawn of the Iron Age in South Asia

Update: 2024-02-222
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The Rigveda, a collection of hymns written in the Sanskrit language more than 3,000 years ago, is the oldest religious text in the Hindu tradition. It's also an incredible window onto life at the dawn of the Iron Age in South Asia.


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The Rigveda and the Dawn of the Iron Age in South Asia

The Rigveda and the Dawn of the Iron Age in South Asia