Chapter 14: Unlocking the Secrets of Mohenjodaro
Essential Question: What can artifacts tell us about daily life in Mohenjodaro?
In this chapter, you explore artifacts from the ruins of the two parts of the city of Mohenjodaro to learn about daily life in the Indus valley civilization.
The Mystery of Mohenjodaro
Historians and archaeologists continue to investigate what happened to this remarkable civilization. Weights and Scale The discovery of standard weights, a scale, and marked rods suggest that the ancient Indians had a uniform way to measure weight and length. The Great Bath The remains of a brick pool, well, and drain system, lead archaeologists to believe that people may have bathed in and used the pool in religious rituals. Statue, Beads, and Seals Other interesting artifacts include a small statue of a man, a variety of stone beads, and stone seals carved with pictographs. Sewer System A sewer system carried waste away from the city's buildings and into the Indus River. Both rich and poor people likely had homes with indoor bathrooms. Homes Most people lived in the lower city in rows of 2-story houses made of mud bricks. These homes had between one and a dozen rooms. Games As the discovery of game pieces and toys suggests, the people had time to play. Adults may have played an early form of chess. Clay Models Archaeologists have found clay models that may have been toys. Some models reveal information about ways of farming and transporting goods to market. |
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