Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elabora

Which one of the following ancient towns is well-known for its elaborate system of water harvesting and management by building a series of dams and channelizing water into connected reservoirs?

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Dholavira

Kalibangan

Rakhigarhi

Ropar

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UPSC IAS – 2021

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Dholavira, a major archaeological site of the Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan Civilization) in Gujarat, is particularly renowned for its sophisticated and elaborate water harvesting and management system. The city had a complex network of reservoirs carved into the rock, interconnected by channels, designed to capture and store monsoon rainwater for year-round use in the arid region. This system is considered one of the most advanced of its time.

– Dholavira, a Harappan site, is famous for its advanced water management system.
– The system included reservoirs, dams, and channels to collect and store rainwater.
– This sophisticated system helped sustain the urban population in an arid environment.

While other Harappan sites like Kalibangan and Rakhigarhi also show evidence of water management, Dholavira’s system is considered unparalleled in its scale and sophistication among contemporary sites. Ropar is another Harappan site, known for burials showing dogs buried with humans. Dholavira is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, partly due to its unique water management infrastructure.

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