Primeval India : An Eloquent Testimony of Rain Water Harvesting

The ancient water harvesting systems of India are marvels of engineering, with structures like the roof drains beneath the lanes of Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa, and rooftop water harvesting systems in regions like Western Rajasthan, Bijapur, Golkunda, Burhanpur, and Aurangabad serving as eloquent proof of this advanced technology. These systems featured piping and complex sewage networks, with tunnels beneath Mohenjo-Daro carrying the city's waste to a nearby estuary. Most homes in these ancient cities were equipped with indoor baths and latrines, all connected to efficient drainage systems. The commitment to cleanliness was also evident in the presence of large public bathhouses, where ritual bathing was a key part of daily life.