Describe two characteristics of the town planning of Sindhu Saraswati Civilization, which are also relevant today.
Answers
In 1925 archaeologists announced a spectacular discovery of immense urban ruins of two cities Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa divided apart by a distance of 640 km but identical in their layout, architecture and building technique.
In 1922 Dr. Rakhal Das Banerjee, the then Archaeological Superintendent of Western Circle noticed a Buddhist stupa at Mahenjo-daro in the Larkana district of sind (now Pakistan).
Two characteristic features of the town planning of Sindhu Saraswati Civilization are mentioned below :
- Sindhu Saraswati Civilization is also known as 'Indus Valley Civilization' or 'Saraswati Civilization'
: This civilization started the unique feature of the water drainage system during there existence.
: The houses of this civilization were very unique as they were made of baked bricks and looked very beautiful.
: Cleanliness was their main motive and they were also known for keeping their surroundings clean.