​multiple-story dwelling with a large courtyard

​Each room has a purpose. Is that similar to what we see today?

​Upper city: administrative and religious center. This had government buildings, religious sites, and assembly areas.

​Lower City: residential

​What materials do you see?

​Individual prayer or bathroom stalls

​​Great Bath

​These wells were rebuilt over time and were used to serve needs of the city.

​​well

​big builds

One of the earliest public water tanks in the world. Used for swimming and religious ceremonies.

​baths around the world

​Budapest: Szechenyi Spa

​Thermal baths are used to recharge your body, relax your mind, and provide therapy. This is through the temperature and chemical composition of the water

Used to store grain and or animal feed. They were build above ground to keep stored food away from mice and floods.

granary

​Modern Granaries

​Indus Valley Irrigation (aka indoor plumbing)

​Ancient Toilets!

​Ancient drains/pipes

​more irrigation techniques

​To move water around and avoid overwatering, early Indians dug canals and a network of ditches.

​What did the cities trade for?

​Lapis Lazuli: was used to make beads for jewelry and it represated the sky at religious ceremonies.