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Why should old buildings and monuments be preserved?
Explain the features of Harappan civilization?
Asked by adititam0682 | 31 Jul, 2018, 11:09: AM
Expert Answer
Monuments and old buildings must be preserved because they are the symbol of a nation's rich history and past. They are also an important source of history. Preservation of old monuments plays an important role in cultivating pride for our heritage and past. Monuments also help us to understand the history that occurred before we were born and promotes the respect for those who lived in earlier times.
Main features of the Harappan Civilisation:
- Many Harappan cities were divided into two parts- the lower town and the upper town. The western part of the city was built on a higher platform known as citadel. The eastern part was usually built on the lower part.
- Two famous structures found in the Indus valley Civilisation are the Great Bath and the Granary.
- From many other cities such as Kalibangan and Lothal, fire altars have been discovered where sacrificial rituals were performed.
- Houses found in the cities were either one storey or two storeys. Rooms were built around the courtyard.
- Most of the houses had a separate bathing area and in some houses wells were also discovered.
- The cities of Harappa are known for their well developed drainage system. Drainage was laid out in straight lines and had gentle slope so that water could flow through it.
- House drains were connected to the bigger drains in the streets. The drains were covered and had inspection holes at regular distances in order to clean them.
- Roads of the Harappan civilisation were well laid in straight lines which intersected each other at right angles.
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