The Indus Civilization c5.46

c5.46

In this way a house originally intended for one rich family and many servants gradually deteriorated by constant subdivision; each room would be turned into several smaller ones, doorways would be cut through partition walls, and even the courtyard would ultimately be threatened. It is probable that the latter was not entirely given up until the family was absolutely forced to it; but it certainly became smaller and smaller, and it is difficult to be certain whether or not it was entirely covered in during the last stages of the city’s decline.