Which ancient civilization used a signature feature called The Great Bath?

• A. Egyptians
• B. Indus Valley Civilization
• C. Minoans
• D. Maya

Answer: (B)

The Great Bath is a large, brick-lined public pool built in Mohenjo-daro, one of the major cities of the Indus Valley Civilization. This feature shows how advanced these cities were in urban planning and water management: a centrally located, well-constructed pool that required organized labor, standardized bricks, waterproof plaster, and a reliable water supply and drainage system. Its size, sophistication, and public, communal use point to a society that placed importance on ritual cleansing or social gathering in a shared space, hallmarks that are strongly linked to the Indus Valley urban culture. While other ancient civilizations had notable architectural achievements, none are defined by a feature called the Great Bath, making this signature aspect uniquely associated with the Indus Valley Civilization.