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Traces of Gypsies On The Ancient Civilization 21/11/2011
Archaeological proofs show that Gypsies contributed to foundation and spreading of Indus Valley Civilization which is one of the oldest civilizations of humanity. It's strongly possible that Craft productions owned to Indus Valley Civilization were carried to Mesopotamia and middle east by Gypsies. Gypsies sowed seeds of the civilization to new lands.
Indus Valley Civilization was a society in which crafts and craftsmen were in an important position 4500 years ago. Some archaeologists say that Gypsy peoples had an important role in foundation and spreading of Indus Valley Civilization. It's believed that trade journeys of Gypsy peoples strongly influenced spreading of crafts including metal working to Mesopotamia and middle east.
A living proof of connection between Gypsy peoples and Indus Valley Civilization is the metal working of Dhokra Gypsies living in Bengal region of India. The niceties of Dhokra art depending on producing statues using various metals are only known by Dhokra Gypsies today. The most important data convincing us that there is an important connection between Gypsy peoples and Indus Valley Civilization is that the oldest examples of Dhokra statues founded in Mohenjo Daro which is one of the important settlements of Indus Valley Civilization. It's also interesting that the dancing girl statue produced with dhokra technique 4500 years ago reflects universal power of Gypsy women.
Source: Ali Mezarcıoğlu Çingenelerin Kitabı Cinius Yayınları (Ali Mezarcıoğlu The Book of Gypsies Cinius Publishing Company)
