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?One of the most distinctive features of the Harappan cities was the carefully planned drainage system?, Elaborate.

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The Drainage system of Harappa:

The Harappans were very keen on health and sanitation. Every house had its own soak pit which was drained into the sewers in the main street. This sewer had inspection taps at regular intervals. They knew that the drains were not to be kept open. Main sewer was 1.5 meters deep. It was made of bricks. The housewives probably knew about what is to be thrown in the drains. Such a drainage system is not seen anywhere in the world even today.