Question

state two example as evidence to prove that the Harappan paid great attention to health and sanitation​

Answer 1

Answer:

Indus Valley was very advanced in their water/ irrigation systems. The Indus Valley had one of the world’s first water irrigation systems. Wells were open to all households had access to water facilities and wells were always close by. Some of the households of the Indus valley had water and waste systems and most homes had access to a bathroom and toilet that was connected to the drainage systems. Water waste was directed to covered drains that outlined main streets which were seen as unique and sophisticated for the time. If houses had bathroom’s or drainage systems upstairs terracotta pipes were used to bring waste down on to the streets. As bathing was also common and sanitation was valued, people would often bathe standing up by pouring pitches of water on top of themselves like a shower and allowing water to drain into hole onto the floor that Limestone was used to make sure that pipes would not leak and to insure stability. It also offered a new level of health and sanitation to the people. Waste cleaners cleaned the street drains/pipes and emptied the pits/ areas were sewerage waste water from toilets was held.

Answer 2

• Waste cleaners cleaned the street drains/pipes and emptied the pits/ areas were sewerage waste water from toilets was held.

• Most homes had access to a bathroom and toilet that was connected to the drainage systems. Water waste was directed to covered drains that outlined main streets which were seen as unique and sophisticated for the time.