Findings of sanitation ideas in the Indus civilization through Mohenjo-daro remains.

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  • モヘンジョダロ遺跡にみるインダス文明の衛生思想

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An expedition to Mohenjo-daro was made by a team of Japanese researchers in 1993.Water supply and sewerage systems were mainly investigated. Development of the systems seemed to be motivated by ritual ablution which required a relatively large volume of water and its proper drainage inside houses. Burnt bricks were durable materials for sewerage construction as well as house buildings which were constructed according to a well designed city planning.Reconstruction of buildings and continuation of the function of wells were observed after many floodings over Mohenjo-daro City. Investment of remodeling such infrastructure was available because peace conditions were held during the civilization.

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