Ancient City of Mohenjo-daro

6 Questions

What was the estimated size of the ancient city of Mohanjodaro?

125 hectares

What was the primary building material used for constructing houses in Mohanjodaro?

Sun-dried bricks

What is the significance of the Huddap site in Mohanjodaro?

It is considered the ruins of an ancient fortified city

What type of drainage system did the ancient city of Mohanjodaro have?

Well-planned sewage system

Which of the following goods were traded in the ancient city of Mohanjodaro?

Wheat and barley

What was the estimated population of the ancient city of Mohanjodaro?

30,000 to 50,000 people

Study Notes

The text discusses the ancient city of Mohanjodaro in the Sindh region of Pakistan, known as the oldest city in this world.
Mohanjodaro is home to two significant sites: the Huddap and the Mohanjodaro sites.
The Huddap site is considered the ruins of an ancient fortified city, while the Mohanjodaro site is believed to be the oldest continuous civilization in the world.
The city is known for its advanced urban planning.
The city is estimated to have been around 125 hectares in size and was once the largest city in the world.
The city had a well-planned drainage system.
The city had small houses made of sun-dried bricks.
The city was a major trade center, with various goods such as wheat, barley, and grapes being traded.
The city had a vast granary where surplus farm produce was stored.
The city had a sophisticated water supply system with wells and reservoirs.
The city had a well-planned sewage system.
The city had a population of 30,000 to 50,000 people.
The city had a well-planned grid system of streets.
The city had a well-defined social structure.
The city had a well-developed system of governance.
The city had a well-planned urban layout with a central citadel and a lower city area.
The city had a well-preserved pottery and ivory work.
The city had a well-preserved bronze work.
The city had a well-preserved seal script that was used for writing.
The city had a well-preserved terracotta figurines.
The city was a major center of Indus Valley Civilization.
The city is named after the Hindu goddess Mohini, the enchantress.
The city is known for its advanced urban planning and sophisticated infrastructure.
The city was discovered in 1922 by the archaeologist Daya Ram Sahni.
The city is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is an important historical site in Pakistan.