What did the Indus Valley civilizations use their granaries for?
• defense bulwarks
• government offices
• storing food
• housing travelers
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The primary purpose of the granaries in the Indus Valley civilizations was storing food. These granaries served as a means to store surplus crops, ensuring a stable food supply for the community. They were typically built on high platforms to safeguard the stored grains from floods and vermin. While there is evidence of fortification walls and defensive structures in some Indus Valley cities, it is generally believed that the main function of granaries was to store food rather than serving as defense bulwarks. There is limited evidence to suggest that they were used as government offices or housing for travelers.