The Cities of Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa in Ancient India

Little is known about these early civilizations because historians are unable to read the written language of the region but urban planning in Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa indicate the presence of a strong central government.
The cities were elevated and surrounded by earthen walls and levees to protect them from flooding.
Inside the walls, the streets were laid out on a grid system. Homes were constructed of baked brick, each with its own bathroom served by a city-wide sewer and plumbing system.
Each city had a fortified citadel in the center which likely served as the political and religious center.
Archaeologist have found a large number of children's toys and few weapons, indicating that these societies were generally peaceful.
The economy was dependent on agriculture with evidence of trade with the Middle East and Central Asia.

	Created by Savannah Reynolds about 5 years ago

A brief summary of the civilizations found in ancient China and India.