What were granaries used for in Harappan Civilization?

Granaries are storehouses that are used to store grain or animal feed. They are usually built above ground to keep the food stored away from mice and other animals as well as protect foodstuffs from natural occurrences such as floods.

Granaries in the Indus Valley Civilization were found in the cities of Harappa and Mohenjo Daro. As was the case with other civilizations of the time, the granaries were used to store vital grains and other foodstuffs.

For further reading check the following articles:

• Prehistoric Age in India
• Indus Valley Civilization
• Prehistoric Rock Painting