[scardycat]

I went to school in India and we were taught about major civilizations that existed BC, including the Indus valley civilization, which was ~3000 BC.

Unfortunately, what we all learn is true to the facts but what the local authorities is important. It is not surprising at all that some communities that lean heavily in to religion may choose to say anything BC is Pagan, uncultured, etc.

[rafaelvasco]

Yeah, I was watching a video about ancient Hindu civilization and I was marveled. Such an amazingly rich culture and religion. In fact the video said that Hindu religion, with it's vast literature, the Upanishads, the Mahabharata with the Gita etc, is the mother of all religions and all spiritual lore. After looking into it more, I completely agree;