[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Archaeology, epigraphy and coins](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.epigraphy) › [The Indus Civilization](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.epigraphy.mackay-1935) › c4.19 # The Indus Civilization c4.19 The Indus Civilization c4.19 - **Language:** English ### [c4.19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.epigraphy.mackay-1935.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. - [Previous: c4.18](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.epigraphy.mackay-1935.c4.18) - [Next: c4.20](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.epigraphy.mackay-1935.c4.20) - [Up: c4](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.epigraphy.mackay-1935.c4) ## Cites (2) - [Harappā](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.site.harappa) - [Mohenjo-daro](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.site.mohenjo-daro) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.epigraphy.mackay-1935.c4.19](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.epigraphy.mackay-1935.c4.19) · Pramāṇa