In the terracotta artifacts of the Indus civilization, cows were absent. Terracotta refers to sculptures and pottery made from clay. The Indus civilization, also known as the Harappan civilization, existed from around 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE in the Indus Valley, covering parts of present-day India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. The people of the Indus civilization domesticated various animals such as buffaloes, sheep, and pigs. However, cows, which are considered sacred in Hinduism and have a significant role in Indian culture, were not represented in the terracotta artifacts. This absence suggests that cows may not have been culturally significant or economically important during that time period. It is noteworthy that the Indus civilization had an advanced urban society with well-planned cities and sophisticated art and craftsmanship.