Mohenjo-daro

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/mohenjo-daro

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1. When was Mohenjo-daro built?Around 2500 BCE
2. What is the location?Near Larkana in Sindh, Pakistan
3. What is the estimated peak population?Between 35,000 and 60,000 inhabitants
4. Why did Mohenjo-daro have a Great Bath?The Great Bath was a large, watertight brick structure that people likely used for communal or ritual activities. It shows how advanced the city’s water management was.
5. How did people keep their homes clean in Mohenjo-daro?Homes had bathrooms that were connected to an underground sewage system. This helped keep the city clean and healthy.

Archaeological Site: A location where physical evidence of past human activity is discovered and studied.
Indus Valley Civilization: A Bronze Age civilization that flourished in the northwestern regions of South Asia, known for its sophisticated urban centers.
Urban Planning: The systematic design and organization of cities and towns to optimize functionality, aesthetics, and habitability.
Indus Script: The writing system used by the Indus Valley Civilization, which remains undeciphered to this day.