How the town of Indus Valley Civilization planned

The cities were developed and constructed very close to the Indus River as the locals took benefit of the river in terms of cleaning and irrigation 

Construction of Sanitary and drainage system on a citadel was planned and constructed.

Town Planning:

Town planning was a very interesting segment of Indus Valley Civilization. Town Planning was done for the benefit of the people by providing basic amenities and standardized living. Indus valley civilization was the very first place with a proper drainage and sanitation system.

Indus River Benefits:

The cities of Indus Valley Civilization were organized for several reasons. The cities were developed and constructed very close to the Indus River as the locals took benefit of the river in terms of cleaning and irrigation as the river was the only source for trading and commuting. Since the river was so close, the cities were built on giant platforms and elevated grounds. Proper management was done to counter floods and the settlement of the buildings. As the city started developing the challenges were in terms of storage and wastewater, so channels were made to carry the wastewater which ended in the main drainage of the city.

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Planning and Religious Beliefs:

People of Indus also had religious beliefs and an appreciation for astronomy, the major construction was done by looking at the positions of Stars and Sun. As it was seen most of the construction was done in the Eastside to extract maximum benefits of sunlight. Every house was organized in a similar way to respect the harmony of the city. The vision and the knowledge of planners of Indus Valley Civilization was remarkable. They followed the English design with all possible modern techniques and advancements.  The Quality of construction was dynamic by keeping in mind all the challenges and problems in terms of hygiene, health and properly closed drainages.

This is how the construction began:

The streets were designed in such a way where an eye was kept on the maintenance with Fine drainage system, Well-arranged water supply system, street lights after every four lanes, a dedicated area for throwing waste material, public wells in every street. Streets were 9-34 feet wide and divided into networks of narrow lanes with great skills of dividing the cities. The idea of a street grid seemed perfectly organized, as per the needs and the requirement of people.

Measurements and Weight Theory:

Indus Valley precisely took care of every measurement, weighing systems and equipment. By getting the perfect idea of the number of raw materials in proper proportions, the time and the material wastage reduced which further led in achieving the success in less time.  A proper network of the city was planned where drainage was given much importance.

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