How did Harappan architecture differ significantly from that of Ancient Egypt?
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Correct answer: They did not use stone for their major buildings
While Egyptians used massive stone blocks for temples and pyramids, the Harappans primarily used baked or sun-dried mud bricks. Stone was rarely used for large-scale construction, though it was used for smaller sculptures and foundations.
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