| Title | Indus Valley Civilization architecture style |
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| Description | Indus Valley Civilization architecture, characterized by advanced urban planning, standardized brick construction, and sophisticated drainage systems, flourished in the Bronze Age along the Indus River. |
| Tags | Harappa Mohenjo-daro Urban planning Brickwork Sanitation |
| Style ID | INHF-300739709-18-11-25-IL |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/indus-valley-civilization-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/indus-valley-civilization-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Punjab Sindh Gujarat Rajasthan Haryana |
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| Time Periods | 3300 BCE 1700 BCE 3300-1700 BCE |
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| Sacred Contexts | Public baths Citadels |
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| Primary Materials | Bricks Mud brick Baked brick Stone |
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| Architectural Features | Grid planning Drainage systems Standardized bricks Grid-based planning Standardized brick sizes Advanced drainage systems Citadels Granaries Great Bath |
| Keywords | Harappa Mohenjo-daro Urban planning Brickwork Sanitation |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient Cities of the Indus Valley Civilization | Book | Details the urban layout and architectural features of Indus cities. |
| The Indus Civilization: A Contemporary Perspective | Book |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anau Neolithic Bronze Age Site Ahal Turkmenistan | Primary | 100% |
| Adji Kui Karakum Desert Turkmenistan | Secondary | 100% |