Indus Valley

Architecture with mud-brick cities and drainage systems.

Overview

Indus Valley architecture, using mud brick and stone, features planned cities and advanced drainage, prominent in Pakistan and India, 2600-1900 BCE.

Core Characteristics

• Mud-brick city grids.
• Advanced drainage systems.
• Ancient prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Mohenjo-Daro (Pakistan, 2500 BCE).
• Harappa (Pakistan, 2600 BCE).

Architectural Connections

• Ancient: Urban focus.
• Urban: Cities.
• Indus Valley Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Indus craftsmen, it pioneered urban planning.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Mud Brick (technique), Functionalism (theory), Grid (element), Ancient Architecture (movement)