Mohenjo-Daro

Indus Valley city.

Overview

Mohenjo-Daro, using baked brick, is a 2600 BCE urban settlement in Sindh, Pakistan.

Core Characteristics

• Grid-planned brick city.
• Advanced drainage systems.
• Vernacular urban design.

Architectural Connections

• Historical: 2600 BCE.
• Civic: City.
• Indus Valley Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

UNESCO site, early urban planning model.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Brick Masonry (technique), Urban Planning (theory), Grid (element), Ancient (movement)

Directory

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