⏰ OKUMA MOLASI ⏰
The Mohenjo-daro drainage system reveals an unexpectedly sophisticated approach to urban sanitation in the ancient Indus Valley Civilization. Houses were connected to covered drains that carried wastewater away from residential areas, while strategically placed inspection points allowed sections of the system to be maintained. Many streets followed a planned layout, suggesting that sanitation formed part of broader urban organization rather than being handled by individual households alone. The extensive use of standardized bricks also facilitated the construction of uniform structures across the settlement. Such evidence indicates that urban planning in the ancient world could involve systematic approaches to hygiene, infrastructure, and public space long before the emergence of modern municipal engineering.
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