An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c19.s6.1

v1.c19.s6.1

*14.6.1 Brick.* Clay being easily available in plenty in alluvial lands was economical and could be moulded in desired shapes, dried in the sun for ready use or baked to last longer to be used in buildings. Unbaked mud brick or adobe was used extensively in pre-Harappa [4.8] and Harappa times [4.9] and was in use down to the historical period. Even now it can be seen at arid or semi-arid regions or in undeveloped rural areas.