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The following sentence describes one of the sites of the Harappan Civilisation "The settlement is divided into two sections, one smaller but higher and the other much larger but lower. Archaeologists designate these as the Citadel and the lower town respectively. Both were walled. Several buildings were build on platforms, which served as foundations." Which of the following sites does it refer to?
The following sentence describes one of the sites of the Harappan Civilisation "The settlement is divided into two sections, one smaller but higher and the other much larger but lower. Archaeologists designate these as the Citadel and the lower town respectively. Both were walled. Several buildings were build on platforms, which served as foundations." Which of the following sites does it refer to?
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The correct option is A Harappa
Harappa, the ancient town on which the Harappan civilization is named, is located near the banks of Ravi river in Punjab province of Pakistan. It was divided into two major parts, the citadel and the lower town, both of them being walled. Many of the structures inside were raised on high platforms, which served as foundations. Extensive town planning was done with the typical Harappan grid pattern used in the town.
Harappa, the ancient town on which the Harappan civilization is named, is located near the banks of Ravi river in Punjab province of Pakistan. It was divided into two major parts, the citadel and the lower town, both of them being walled. Many of the structures inside were raised on high platforms, which served as foundations. Extensive town planning was done with the typical Harappan grid pattern used in the town.
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