Question

List some of the important architectural features of Dholavira.

Answer 1

Dholavira architecture was completely based on the use of stone in all the constructions.

Large water reservoirs built for massive water storage.

Excellent town planning with well-built roads, tombs and graves

Inscriptions written in Harappan language gave vital information on the Indus Valley Civilization.

Seals with pictures of flora and fauna found in this region

Answer 2

Dholavira is an important site of Indus Valley civilization that was excavated in Kutch region of Gujarat.

It is mainly famous for the Harappan architecture, among which a citadel and two well planned townships are the prime features.

All the buildings of this place were built of stone, unlike the brick buildings of other Indus Valley sites.

There are two storm water channels on north and south of Dholavira, along with several stone-made reservoirs for rainwater reservation.