Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro

Today's Cities and towns

Comparing Civilizations

• about three miles wide
• used farming to feed the people
• community bathing
• Rajahs and priests were in positions of power
• city wall for protection

• average town about 6 miles wide, some cities even larger
• most people use grocery stores to get their food
• private baths in homes
• mayors and presidents have positions of power (in most countries)
• armies and wars fought with modern weapons and technology

New York City

Harappa
Mohenjo-Daro