Some of the striking features of the Harappan Civilisation are as follows :
1. The Harappan cities show a level of sophistication and advancement not seen in any of the other contemporary Civilisations. Most cities had similar patterns – as divided into two parts: a upper town and the lower town.
2. Most cities had a Great Bath.
3. There were also granaries, two storied houses made of burnt bricks, closed drainage lines, excellent water system, and wastewater management system, weights for measurements, toys, pots, etc. A large number of seals have also been discovered.
4. Agriculture was the most important occupation and the first Civilisation to cultivate cotton. We see that animals were domesticated like sheep, goats, and pigs. Crops were wheat, barley, cotton, ragi, dates, and peas.
5. Trade was a part of their financial system. Metal products were produced including those with copper, bronze, tin, and lead. Gold and silver were also known but Iron was not known to them.
6. Civilisation also was advanced in making artworks. A statuette named ‘Dancing Girl’ has been found from Mohenjo-daro and is believed to be 4000 years old. A figure of a bearded Priest- King has also been found from Mohenjo-daro.