[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989) › v1.c9.s9.8 # An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c9.s9.8 An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c9.s9.8 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c9.s9.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c9.s9.8) The 'Citadel' mound at Mohenjo-daro contained some very unique buildings, amongst which special mention may be made of a bath, a granary, and an 'assembly hall', all of which were made of kiln-burnt bricks. Located in the n. part of the 'Citadel', the bath complex consisted of a central tank, 12 m long, 7 m wide and 2·5 m deep, around which ran a pillared veranda followed by a series of rooms which might have been used for changing dress or for similar other purposes. Access to the water-level in the tank was had by means of two staircases, one each on the n. and s. side. To prevent leakage of water the bottom and side-walls of the tank were made waterproof by the use of gypsum in the mortar. A large well in the complex was the source of supply of water and for its discharge a corbelled drain was provided through one of the corners. Not far from the tank is a later (Kushan) \*stūpa\*, and it has been surmised that below it might be lying a religious complex of the Harappa times. If that be so, the tank may also have been associated with that complex, religious bathing having formed a part of the rituals. (In this context cf. below the evidence from KALIBANGAN.) - [Previous: v1.c9.s9.7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c9.s9.7) - [Next: v1.c9.s9.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c9.s9.9) - [Up: v1.c9.s9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c9.s9) ## Linked texts (2) - [Mohenjo-daro](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.site.mohenjo-daro) - [Kālībangan](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.site.kalibangan) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c9.s9.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c9.s9.8) · Pramāṇa