Metals, writing, the wheel and the plough were important for the Harappans in many ways. Metals were used for making various tools, utensils, jeweIlry and seals. Many ornaments were made of gold,silver,copper ,bronze,terracotta and several types of beads. Writing was useful for maintaining the records related to trade and for various other purposes. The wheel was used in carts to ferry people and goods. Wheel was also used as potter’* wheel. Plough was used for tilling the land so that farming could be done.
