The Indus Civilization c4.23

c4.23

It must not be imagined, however, that Mohenjo-daro was ever flooded to any great depth. The city was, through constant rebuilding, considerably higher than the surrounding plain, so that the inhabitants were in no danger of drowning, though the water probably extended for miles, and put a stop to all commerce and trade for many months. This would be a disaster for the people, as the character of its buildings, no less than the fact that it traded with other countries, proves that their city was a thriving commercial centre. Two particularly interesting buildings should be mentioned in this connection: one is considered by the writer to have served as a large market-place, with permanent stalls arranged in long rows, and the other, at Harappa, appears to have been a gigantic storehouse.