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Harappan Civilization - Coggle Diagram
Harappan Civilization
It is also called
Indus Civilization
or
Indus Valley Civilization
.
It is an ancient India
civilization that flourished more than 4000 years ago in the north-western parts of Indo-Pakistan sub-continent.
This civilization is extended far beyond the Indus Valley, in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Haryana.
The main cities of this
civilization were Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro, Kalibangan, and Lothal.
Archaeologists found the remains of this civilization 80 years ago.
Harappa was the first city to be discovered.
Features of Harappan Civilization and its Cities
The Harappan architecture and Harappan Civilization was one of the most developed in the old Bronze Age.
Salient Features of Cities
The city of Harappa was divided into two parts.
Western part called Citadel
A huge tank within the Citadel, called the Great Bath
Rich people lived in the Citadel.
Eastern part called Lower Town
Workers lived in the Lower Town.
Houses and other structures were made of baked bricks of uniform size. Bricks were joined in interlocking pattern for more strength.
People of Harappa had developed good workmanship.
Roads and Drainage
Roads intersected at right angles and were paved with bricks.
Drain from house was connected to the drains in the streets.
Drains were covered with stone slabs.
Inspection holes were made on the drain.
Planned Houses
Walls of the houses were strong and thick.
Some of the houses were two storey high.
A house normally had a kitchen, a bathroom and a large courtyard.
Wells were present in the houses, to ensure continuous supply of water.
Granaries
Large granaries found for storing food grains.
Good Urban Planning
Baked brick houses
Well planned drainage and water supply systems
Groups of large non-residential buildings
Handicrafts, seal carvings and use of metals