WORLD CIVILIZATION

CIVILIZATION

INDUS VALLEY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What were the capital cities in the ancient Indus Valley?
A
Harappa+ Giza
B
Ur +Sumer
C
Ur+ Babylon
D
Mohenjo Daro+ Harappa
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Harappa and Mohenjo-daro are known as “the twin capitals” of the Indus Valley civilization.

Detailed explanation-2: -The cities of the ancient Indus were noted for their urban planning, baked brick houses, elaborate drainage systems, water supply systems, clusters of large non-residential buildings, and techniques of handicraft and metallurgy.

Detailed explanation-3: -The two great cities named Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were first identified in 1921. These two excavated cities were first inhabited by people in 2600 BCE, and they flourished along the valley of the Indus River. These two cities consisted of more than 100 villages and towns.

Detailed explanation-4: -The cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro are believed to be the first in the world to clean the city using drainage and sewer systems. Families were able to get fresh water from wells all around the city and store it in their homes.

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