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Pre-Historical Beginning of Culture in India
Buildings were of three main classes (1) Dwelling houses (2) larger buildings and (3) Public Baths.
The most unique feature of the finds was the elaborate drainage system, the like of which is not found in any other city of the same antiquity.
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The main drain ran below the principal streets. The pucca drains were provided with inspection traps. There were individual house drains which opened in great culverts and emplied in the river.
The above was the notable point of difference with Sumer system because in the later system there was vertical pottery drainage shafts without any outlets.
There was a great public swimming Bath measuring 39 ft. x 23 ft. with the depth of 8 ft. They seem to be familiar even with hot air bath.
There were also lamp posts at intervals on
streets.
Public store houses were also provided.
All this suggests a very careful and highly advanced Town Planning, and a developed methods.
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