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'''Gregory Louis Possehl''' (July 21, 1941 &ndash; October 8, 2011) was a Professor Emeritus of [[Anthropology]] at the [[University of Pennsylvania]] and curator of the Asian Collections at the [[University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology]].<ref>{{cite web
'''Gregory Louis Possehl''' (July 21, 1941 &ndash; October 8, 2011) was a professor emeritus of [[anthropology]] at the [[University of Pennsylvania]] and curator of the Asian Collections at the [[University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology]].<ref>{{cite web
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|accessdate=13 September 2011}}</ref> He has been involved in excavations of the [[Indus Valley Civilization]] in India and Pakistan since 1964, and is an author of many books and articles on the Indus Civilization and related topics. He received his BA in Anthropology from the University of Washington in 1964, his MA in Anthropology from the [[University of Washington]] in 1967, and his PhD in Anthropology from the [[University of Chicago]] in 1974. He has conducted major excavations in [[Gujarat]] ([[Rojdi]], [[Babar Kot]] and Oriyo Timbo), [[Rajasthan]] (Gilund), and in January 2007, began an excavation at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Bat in the [[Sultanate of Oman]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.philly.com/2011-10-23/news/30313420_1_penn-exhibit-anthropology-penn-museum |title=Gregory L. Possehl; spent years digging up history - Philly.com |publisher=Articles.philly.com |date=2011-10-23 |accessdate=2011-11-04}}</ref>
|accessdate=13 September 2011}}</ref> He was involved in excavations of the [[Indus Valley Civilization]] in India and Pakistan since 1964, and was an author of many books and articles on the Indus Civilization and related topics. He received his BA in anthropology from the University of Washington in 1964, his MA in anthropology from the [[University of Washington]] in 1967, and his PhD in anthropology from the [[University of Chicago]] in 1974. He conducted major excavations in [[Gujarat]] ([[Rojdi]], [[Babar Kot]] and Oriyo Timbo), [[Rajasthan]] (Gilund), and in January 2007, began an excavation at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Bat in the [[Sultanate of Oman]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.philly.com/2011-10-23/news/30313420_1_penn-exhibit-anthropology-penn-museum |title=Gregory L. Possehl; spent years digging up history - Philly.com |publisher=Articles.philly.com |date=2011-10-23 |accessdate=2011-11-04}}</ref>


He is an exponent of the view that the culture of the [[Vedic period]] is a direct successor of the Indus Valley Civilization. In his book ''Ancient Cities of the Indus'' he writes that "the first point to be emphasized is that the problem seems not to be best stated as the "end" of a civilization, at least in the sense of a tradition, since there are abundant signs of cultural continuity in [[Sindh]], [[Gujarat]], the [[Punjab region|Punjab]] and adjacent areas of the North India."
He was an exponent of the view that the culture of the [[Vedic period]] is a direct successor of the Indus Valley Civilization. In his book ''Ancient Cities of the Indus'' he wrote that "the first point to be emphasized is that the problem seems not to be best stated as the "end" of a civilization, at least in the sense of a tradition, since there are abundant signs of cultural continuity in [[Sindh]], [[Gujarat]], the [[Punjab region|Punjab]] and adjacent areas of the North India."


== Articles ==
== Articles ==
His works include:  
His works include:  
*Possehl, Gregory L., 1967. The Mohenjo-daro floods: A reply. American Anthropologist 69: 32-40.
*Possehl, Gregory L., 1967. The Mohenjo-daro floods: A reply. American Anthropologist 69: 32–40.
*Possehl, Gregory L., 1974. Variation and change in the Indus Civilization: A study of prehistoric Gujarat with special reference to the post-urban Harappan. Unpublished Ph.D. dissertation, The University of Chicago. x, 302 pp., ill. Revised version published in 1980 as "Indus Civilization in Saurashtra".
*Possehl, Gregory L., 1974. Variation and change in the Indus Civilization: A study of prehistoric Gujarat with special reference to the post-urban Harappan. Unpublished Ph.D. dissertation, The University of Chicago. x, 302 pp., ill. Revised version published in 1980 as "Indus Civilization in Saurashtra".
*Dhavalikar, M. K., and Gregory L. Possehl, 1974. Subsistence pattern of an early farming community of western India. Puratattva (Bulletin of the Indian Archaeological Society) 7: 39-46.
*Dhavalikar, M. K., and Gregory L. Possehl, 1974. Subsistence pattern of an early farming community of western India. Puratattva (Bulletin of the Indian Archaeological Society) 7: 39–46.
*Possehl, Gregory L., 1975. The chronology of gabarbands and palas in western South Asia. Expedition 17 (2): 33-37.
*Possehl, Gregory L., 1975. The chronology of gabarbands and palas in western South Asia. Expedition 17 (2): 33–37.
*Kennedy, Kenneth A.R., and Gregory L. Possehl (eds.), 1976.  Ecological backgrounds of South Asian prehistory. Symposium convened at the seventy-second annual meeting of the American Anthropological Association, December 2, 1973, New Orleans. (South Asia Occasional Papers and Theses, 4.) Ithaca NY: South Asia Program, Cornell University. 28&nbsp;cm, vi, 236 pp., ill., maps. Pb
*Kennedy, Kenneth A.R., and Gregory L. Possehl (eds.), 1976.  Ecological backgrounds of South Asian prehistory. Symposium convened at the seventy-second annual meeting of the American Anthropological Association, December 2, 1973, New Orleans. (South Asia Occasional Papers and Theses, 4.) Ithaca NY: South Asia Program, Cornell University. 28&nbsp;cm, vi, 236 pp., ill., maps. Pb
*Possehl, Gregory L., 1976. Lothal: A gateway settlement of the Harappan Civilization. pp.&nbsp;198–131 in: Kennedy, Kenneth A. R., and Gregory L. Possehl (eds.), Ecological backgrounds of South Asian prehistory. (South Asia Occasional Papers and Theses, 4.) Ithaca: South Asia Program, Cornell University. Reprinted, pp.&nbsp;212–218 in: Possehl, Gregory L. (ed.) 1979. Ancient cities of the Indus. New Delhi.
*Possehl, Gregory L., 1976. Lothal: A gateway settlement of the Harappan Civilization. pp.&nbsp;198–131 in: Kennedy, Kenneth A. R., and Gregory L. Possehl (eds.), Ecological backgrounds of South Asian prehistory. (South Asia Occasional Papers and Theses, 4.) Ithaca: South Asia Program, Cornell University. Reprinted, pp.&nbsp;212–218 in: Possehl, Gregory L. (ed.) 1979. Ancient cities of the Indus. New Delhi.
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*Possehl, Gregory L., 1979. Introduction. Pp.  vii-xv in: Possehl, Gregory L. (ed.), Ancient cities of the Indus.
*Possehl, Gregory L., 1979. Introduction. Pp.  vii-xv in: Possehl, Gregory L. (ed.), Ancient cities of the Indus.
*Possehl, Gregory L., 1979. Radiocarbon dates for the Indus Civilization and related sites. pp.&nbsp;358–360 in: Possehl, Gregory L. (ed.), Ancient cities of the Indus.
*Possehl, Gregory L., 1979. Radiocarbon dates for the Indus Civilization and related sites. pp.&nbsp;358–360 in: Possehl, Gregory L. (ed.), Ancient cities of the Indus.
*Possehl, Gregory L., 1979. An extensive bibliography of the Indus Civilization including references cited in the text. pp.&nbsp;361–422 in: Possehl, Gregory L., 1979. (Ed.) Ancient cities of the Indus.
*Possehl, Gregory L., 1979. An extensive bibliography of the Indus Civilization including references cited in the text. pp.&nbsp;361–422 in: Possehl, Gregory L., 1979. (ed.) Ancient cities of the Indus.
*Possehl, Gregory L., 1979. Pastoral nomadism in the Indus Civilization: An hypothesis. pp.&nbsp;537–551 in: Taddei, Maurizio (ed.), South Asian Archaeology 1977, vol. I. (Istituto Universitario Orientale, Seminario di Studi Asiatici, Series minor, 6: I.) Naples: Istituto Universitario Orientale, Seminario di Studi Asiatici.
*Possehl, Gregory L., 1979. Pastoral nomadism in the Indus Civilization: An hypothesis. pp.&nbsp;537–551 in: Taddei, Maurizio (ed.), South Asian Archaeology 1977, vol. I. (Istituto Universitario Orientale, Seminario di Studi Asiatici, Series minor, 6: I.) Naples: Istituto Universitario Orientale, Seminario di Studi Asiatici.
*Possehl, Gregory L., and Kenneth A. R. Kennedy, 1979. Hunter-gatherer/agriculturalist exchange in prehistory: An Indian example. Current Anthropology 20 (3): 592-593.
*Possehl, Gregory L., and Kenneth A. R. Kennedy, 1979. Hunter-gatherer/agriculturalist exchange in prehistory: An Indian example. Current Anthropology 20 (3): 592–593.
*Possehl, Gregory L., 1980. INDUS CIVILIZATION IN SAURASHTRA. New Delhi: Published on behalf of Indian Archaeological Society by B.R. Publishing Corporation. 29&nbsp;cm, xvi, 264 pp., ill., maps. Hb [Revised version of the author's Ph.D. dissertation, The University of Chicago, 1974.]
*Possehl, Gregory L., 1980. INDUS CIVILIZATION IN SAURASHTRA. New Delhi: Published on behalf of Indian Archaeological Society by B.R. Publishing Corporation. 29&nbsp;cm, xvi, 264 pp., ill., maps. Hb [Revised version of the author's Ph.D. dissertation, The University of Chicago, 1974.]
*Possehl, Gregory L., 1981. Cambay bead-making: An ancient craft in modern India. Expedition 23 (4): 39-46.
*Possehl, Gregory L., 1981. Cambay bead-making: An ancient craft in modern India. Expedition 23 (4): 39–46.
*Possehl, Gregory L. (ed.) 1982. HARAPPAN CIVILIZATION: A CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVE. New Delhi: Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd. and [[American Institute of Indian Studies]]; Warminster: Aris & Phillips in cooperation with American Institute of Indian Studies. 28&nbsp;cm xiii, 440 pp., 93 pl., maps. Hb
*Possehl, Gregory L. (ed.) 1982. HARAPPAN CIVILIZATION: A CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVE. New Delhi: Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd. and [[American Institute of Indian Studies]]; Warminster: Aris & Phillips in cooperation with American Institute of Indian Studies. 28&nbsp;cm xiii, 440 pp., 93 pl., maps. Hb
*Possehl, Gregory L., 1982. The Harappan Civilization: A contemporary perspective. pp.&nbsp;15–28 in:  Possehl, Gregory L. (ed.), Harappan Civilization: A contemporary perspective.
*Possehl, Gregory L., 1982. The Harappan Civilization: A contemporary perspective. pp.&nbsp;15–28 in:  Possehl, Gregory L. (ed.), Harappan Civilization: A contemporary perspective.
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Institute of Indian Studies.
Institute of Indian Studies.


Possehl, Gregory L., 1987-1988. Indian Archaeology, A Review: Guide to
Possehl, Gregory L., 1987–1988. Indian Archaeology, A Review: Guide to
excavated sites 1953-54 through 1983-84. Puratattva (Bulletin of the Indian
excavated sites 1953–54 through 1983–84. Puratattva (Bulletin of the Indian
Archaeological Society) 18: 113-172.
Archaeological Society) 18: 113–172.


Possehl, Gregory L., 1989. RADIOCARBON DATES FOR SOUTH ASIAN ARCHAEOLOGY.
Possehl, Gregory L., 1989. RADIOCARBON DATES FOR SOUTH ASIAN ARCHAEOLOGY.
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Possehl, Gregory L., 1990. Revolution in the urban revolution: The emergence of
Possehl, Gregory L., 1990. Revolution in the urban revolution: The emergence of
Indus urbanization. Annual Review of Anthropology 19: 261-282.
Indus urbanization. Annual Review of Anthropology 19: 261–282.


Possehl. Gregory L., 1990. An archaeological adventurer in Afghanistan: Charles
Possehl. Gregory L., 1990. An archaeological adventurer in Afghanistan: Charles
Masson. South Asian Studies 6: 111-124.
Masson. South Asian Studies 6: 111–124.


Possehl, Gregory L., and Charles Frank Herman, 1990. The Sorath Harappan: A new
Possehl, Gregory L., and Charles Frank Herman, 1990. The Sorath Harappan: A new
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Possehl, Gregory L., and Kenneth A. R. Kennedy, 1990. Hasmukh Dhirajlal
Possehl, Gregory L., and Kenneth A. R. Kennedy, 1990. Hasmukh Dhirajlal
Sankalia (1908–1989). American Anthropologist 92: 1006-1010.
Sankalia (1908–1989). American Anthropologist 92: 1006–1010.


Possehl, Gregory L., and M.H. Raval, 1991. A report on the excavations at Babar
Possehl, Gregory L., and M.H. Raval, 1991. A report on the excavations at Babar
Kot: 1990-91. S.l. 16 p.  Submitted to the ASI.
Kot: 1990–91. S.l. 16 p.  Submitted to the ASI.


Possehl, Gregory L., and Paul C. Rissman, 1992. The chronology of prehistoric
Possehl, Gregory L., and Paul C. Rissman, 1992. The chronology of prehistoric
India: From earliest times to the Iron Age. pp.&nbsp;465–490 in vol. I and pp.
India: From earliest times to the Iron Age. pp.&nbsp;465–490 in vol. I and pp.
447–474 (Fig. 1-13, tables 1-14 and References) in vol. II of: Ehrich, Robert
447–474 (Fig. 1–13, tables 1–14 and References) in vol. II of: Ehrich, Robert
W. (ed.), Chronologies in Old World archaeology, 3rd ed.  Chicago: The
W. (ed.), Chronologies in Old World archaeology, 3rd ed.  Chicago: The
University of Chicago Press.
University of Chicago Press.
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Possehl, Gregory L., 1992. The Harappan Civilization in Gujarat: The Sorath and
Possehl, Gregory L., 1992. The Harappan Civilization in Gujarat: The Sorath and
Sindhi Harappans. The Eastern Anthropologist 45 (1-2): 117-154.
Sindhi Harappans. The Eastern Anthropologist 45 (1–2): 117–154.


Possehl, Gregory L., 1992. A short history of archaeological discovery at
Possehl, Gregory L., 1992. A short history of archaeological discovery at
Harappa. In: Meadow 1992a: 5-11.
Harappa. In: Meadow 1992a: 5–11.


Possehl, Gregory L. (ed.) 1992. SOUTH ASIAN ARCHAEOLOGY STUDIES. New Delhi:
Possehl, Gregory L. (ed.) 1992. SOUTH ASIAN ARCHAEOLOGY STUDIES. New Delhi:
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Possehl, Gregory L., 1994. The Indus Civilisation. Man and Environment 19
Possehl, Gregory L., 1994. The Indus Civilisation. Man and Environment 19
(1-2): 103-113.
(1–2): 103–113.


Possehl, Gregory L., 1994. Of men. pp.&nbsp;179–186 in: Kenoyer, Jonathan Mark
Possehl, Gregory L., 1994. Of men. pp.&nbsp;179–186 in: Kenoyer, Jonathan Mark
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Pennsylvania Museum. 122 pp.
Pennsylvania Museum. 122 pp.


Possehl, Gregory L., and Dinker P. Mehta, 1994. Excavations at Rojdi, 1992-93.
Possehl, Gregory L., and Dinker P. Mehta, 1994. Excavations at Rojdi, 1992–93.
pp.&nbsp;603–614 in:  Parpola, Asko, and Petteri Koskikallio (eds.), South Asian
pp.&nbsp;603–614 in:  Parpola, Asko, and Petteri Koskikallio (eds.), South Asian
Archaeology 1993, vol. II. (Annales Academiae Scientiarum Fennicae B 271: II.)
Archaeology 1993, vol. II. (Annales Academiae Scientiarum Fennicae B 271: II.)
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Possehl, Gregory L., 1997.  The transformation of the Indus Civilization.
Possehl, Gregory L., 1997.  The transformation of the Indus Civilization.
Journal of World Prehistory 11 (4): 425-472. Reprinted in Man and Environment
Journal of World Prehistory 11 (4): 425–472. Reprinted in Man and Environment
24 (2), 1999: 1-33.
24 (2), 1999: 1–33.


Possehl, Gregory L., 1997. The date of the Surkotada cemetery: A reassessment
Possehl, Gregory L., 1997. The date of the Surkotada cemetery: A reassessment
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and Iran Trust; New Delhi: Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.
and Iran Trust; New Delhi: Oxford & IBH Publishing Co. Pvt. Ltd.


Possehl, Gregory L., 1997-1998. An Harappan outpost on the Amu Darya:
Possehl, Gregory L., 1997–1998. An Harappan outpost on the Amu Darya:
Shortughai, Why was it there? Indologica Taurinensia 23-24: 57-70, 1 fig.
Shortughai, Why was it there? Indologica Taurinensia 23–24: 57–70, 1 fig.


Possehl, Gregory L., 1998. Sociocultural complexity without the state: The
Possehl, Gregory L., 1998. Sociocultural complexity without the state: The
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University.
University.


Possehl, Gregory L., 2000-2001. The Early Harapopan phase. Bulletin of the
Possehl, Gregory L., 2000–2001. The Early Harapopan phase. Bulletin of the
Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute 60-61: 227-241, 10 figs.
Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute 60–61: 227–241, 10 figs.


Possehl, Gregory L., 2000-2001. The Mature Harapopan phase. Bulletin of the
Possehl, Gregory L., 2000–2001. The Mature Harapopan phase. Bulletin of the
Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute 60-61: 243-251, 2 figs.
Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute 60–61: 243–251, 2 figs.


Possehl, Gregory L., 2002. THE INDUS CIVILIZATION: A CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVE.
Possehl, Gregory L., 2002. THE INDUS CIVILIZATION: A CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVE.
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Possehl, Gregory L., 2002. Indus-Mesopotamian trade: The record in the Indus.
Possehl, Gregory L., 2002. Indus-Mesopotamian trade: The record in the Indus.
Iranica Antiqua 37: 322-340.
Iranica Antiqua 37: 322–340.


Possehl, Gregory L., 2003. The Indus Civilization: An introduction to
Possehl, Gregory L., 2003. The Indus Civilization: An introduction to
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Published in conjunction with the Human Relations Area Files at Yale
Published in conjunction with the Human Relations Area Files at Yale
University. Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, New York,
University. Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, New York,
391-396.
391–396.


Shinde, V., G. L. Possehl and M. Ameri, 2005. Excavations at Gilund 2001-2003:
Shinde, V., G. L. Possehl and M. Ameri, 2005. Excavations at Gilund 2001–2003:
The seal impressions and other finds. pp.&nbsp;159–169 in: Franke-Vogt, Ute, &
The seal impressions and other finds. pp.&nbsp;159–169 in: Franke-Vogt, Ute, &
Hans-Joachim Weisshaar (eds.), South Asian Archaeology 2003. (Forschungen zur
Hans-Joachim Weisshaar (eds.), South Asian Archaeology 2003. (Forschungen zur
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