Describe the domestic architecture of Harappan cities

Question 1.

Describe the domestic architecture of Harappan cities.

Answer:

The Domestic Architecture of Harappan Cities:

i. The lower town provides examples of residential buildings.

ii. Many houses were centred on a courtyard, with rooms on all sides.

iii. The courtyard was probably the centre of activities such as cooking, weaving etc.

iv. There are no windows on the walls along the ground level.

v. The main entrance does not give a direct view of the interior of the courtyard.

vi. Every house had bathroom.

vii. Every house was connected to the street drains.

viii. Some houses have remain of staircases to reach a second storey of the roof.

ix. Many houses had wells.