The Materiality of Foresight: Grid, Granaries, and the Planned Metropolis of Mohenjo-Daro

Mohenjo-Daro, an ancient Indus Valley Civilization urban center, exemplifies advanced urban planning and foresight through its orthogonal grid system and monumental granaries. These structures, characterized by standardized brick sizes, elaborate drainage systems, and strategically located public buildings like the Great Bath, suggest a deliberate long-term vision for societal resilience, resource management, and communal living. The study posits that these material structures are active embodiments of collective foresight, enabling sustained prosperity and stability while encoding strategies for anticipating future challenges such as food security and public health. By examining the functional and symbolic dimensions of the grid and granaries, this research offers profound insights into pre-modern governance and environmental adaptation.

Revista, Z., & CHEMISTRY, 10. (2025). The Materiality of Foresight: Grid, Granaries, and the Planned Metropolis of Mohenjo-Daro. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.17748800