The Indus Civilization c4.19

c4.19

The inhabitants of Mohenjo-daro and Harappa seem to have led more or less peaceful lives, instead of continually fighting for their existence; no evidence exists, as in Sumer, of the cities being repeatedly sacked and burnt. On the other hand, it must be remembered that a heavy toll has been taken of the bricks of both cities, and that city-walls and fortifications would be the first to be dismantled. A chain of small mounds immediately north of the stupa mound at Mohenjo-daro reveals traces of an exceptionally thick wall and what appears to be a gateway, but considerable work remains to be done here before the existence of fortifications can be conclusively established.