Question

Briefly describe the cities of mohenjodaro and harappa

Answer 1

Mohenjo-daro .Sindhi: meaning 'Mound of the Dead Men' an archaeological site in the province of Sindh, Pakistan. Built around 2500 BCE, it was one of the largest settlements of the ancient Indus Valley civilization, and one of the world's earliest major cities, contemporaneous with the civilizations of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Minoan Crete, and Norte Chico. Mohenjo-daro was abandoned in the 19th century BCE as the Indus Valley Civilization declined, and the site was not rediscovered until the 1920s. Significant excavation has since been conducted at the site of the city, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1980.[3] The site is currently threatened by erosion and improper restoration.

Answer 2

The cities of harappa and mohenjodaro were divided into two parts. The upper part was built on a raised ground.It has been described as the 'Citadel' or 'Acropolis'. The lower part which was much bigger contained the houses and workplaces of common people. Each house was built with a courtyard,several rooms,a toilet and a well. All houses were made of burnt bricks. The houses had open courtyard ,and rooms were constructed surrounding the courtyard. The roads in the Indus valley civilisation were well developed.