Indus Valley Civillisation
Indus Valley Civillisation
Indus Valley Civillisation
second
millennium BCE.
It ranks amongst the
four
widely known
civilizations
of
the
world and covers an
appreciably larger area
than the early dynastic
Egypt or Sumer.
Prof. Abhijeet B. Shinde, Pravara Rural College of Architecture, Loni
Visualization of ancient Harappa as it may have appeared in late Period 3B/early Period
3C, drawn by J. Mark Kenoyer. The granary and working platforms of Mound F are in the
northwestern corner of the city (upper left).
Prof. Abhijeet B. Shinde, Pravara Rural College of Architecture, Loni
The city is divided into two parts, the Citadel and the Lower City.
Most of the houses or group
houses had at least 1 private
well and along the streets
there were public wells for
travelers and general public.
College
Granary
Assembly Hall
Fortification
The "great bath" is without doubt the earliest public water tank in the ancient world.
Prof. Abhijeet B. Shinde, Pravara Rural College of Architecture, Loni
Rooms
Well
Pool
Entrance
The bricks used for paving baths were polished to prevent seepage.
The remains of rulers house give evidence to a sophisticated
drainage system.
The Lower town marketplace was on the main north-south street
68 metres (2026 ft) wide. Built in straight rows on either side of
the street are residences and workshops
Prof. Abhijeet B. Shinde, Pravara Rural College of Architecture, Loni
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Castle
Balley
Middle Town
Lower Town
Ceremonial Ground
Reservoir
North Gate
www.harappa.com
www.wikipedia.com
Archeological Survey of India
Harappan Architecture: A Study Thesis by Dharmbir Singh, Kurukshetra
University
Thanks!
Prof. Abhijeet B. Shinde, Pravara Rural College of Architecture, Loni