History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c26.s3.t1.1
History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c26.s3.t1.1
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Granaries for grain storage of surprising sophistication and size have been found at Mohenjodaro, Harappa and Lothal. On a high brick-built base at Mohenjodaro were set some 27 storage blocks of wood arranged crosswise, with vents on the sides to ensure air circulation by convection (Wheeler, 1976, p. 86).