Harappan architecture is the architecture of the Bronze Age [1] Indus Valley civilization, an ancient society of people who lived during c. 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE in the Indus Valley of modern-day Pakistan and India.

Oct 5, 2021 · Archaeological excavations have unveiled a world of wonder within the Indus Valley civilization. Prominent cities like Mohenjodaro and Harappa, now located in Pakistan, as well as Dholavira and Lothal in India’s Gujarat, reveal meticulously planned towns and villages.

Apr 15, 2025 · Architecture: The architecture of the Indus Valley Civilization was very unique. The architecture during this time was used for the purpose of functions and not for beauty or decoration. The evolution of the architecture of civilization occurs in isolation.

Dec 13, 2014 · Cities like Harappa, which lie on the periphery of the known Indus Valley Civilization, served as gateway cities into the main region where that civilization held sway and were hence more robust or powerful than smaller cities. It is spread over 450,000 sqm of space.

Nov 7, 2022 · A flourishing civilisation emerged on the banks of the river Indus in the second half of the third millennium BCE and spread across large parts of North-Western and Western India. This is what is known as Harappan Civilisation or Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC).

Dec 6, 2024 · The Harappan Civilization, also known as the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC), was one of the world’s earliest urban cultures, flourishing around 2600–1900 BC. It extended across present-day Pakistan, northwest India, and parts of Afghanistan.

Apr 26, 2023 · The architecture of the Indus Valley Civilization was indigenous and developed without any apparent foreign influence. The buildings were constructed purely from a utilitarian perspective rather than for aesthetic purposes .

Feb 6, 2025 · This exploration delves into the rise and fall of the Indus Valley Civilization, highlights key archaeological sites like Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa, and examines the enduring mystery of their undeciphered script.

Objective: To study about the Harappan society, architecture, buildings, art and craft, food and clothes, believes and economy which made them one of the most advanced urban civilizations. River supplied a continuous flow of water for agriculture. Flood waters enriched the soil and made it …

Unlike the ruins of the Egyptian and Mesopotamian Civilizations, the Indus Valley Civilization did not contain big monumental constructions like temples or palaces for the kings. Great granary at Mohenjo-Daro: Strategic air ducts and elevated platforms in the granaries clever design helped to store grains and keep them safe from pests.