The Indus Civilization c5.61

c5.61

This great building, which at present extends about one hundred and sixty-eight feet from north to south and some hundred and thirty-four from east to west, may prove even larger when entirely excavated. The foundations of some of the walls, which are no less than nine feet thick, are composed of clay between retaining walls of burnt brick, while the walls themselves are of the latter material only. It is not yet known what purpose this building served, but it may have been a gigantic storehouse, whose design is singularly like a pictograph that frequently appears on the seals (Pl. M, 1). At all events, the details of its construction will give rise to much speculation when they are made public.