Explore the historic mudbrick ruins featuring a towering structure in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia.

Some Ancient Homes Were Shockingly Advanced

In the Indus Valley, houses could have private wells, indoor bathrooms, and drainage. These were not rare luxuries, but part of careful city planning.

Ancient Homes and Early Cities

Charming autumn courtyard scene with colorful laundry hanging and warm sunlight filtering through leaves.

Cities Were Designed Around Daily Life

In Mesopotamia, homes ranged from single-room to multi-room houses built around small courtyards. They often stood along straight streets and shared common wells and ovens.

Ancient Homes and Early Cities