The 'Great Bath' found at Mohenjo-Daro is widely believed by archaeologists to have been used for:
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Correct answer: Ritual purification or religious bathing
The Great Bath is a large, watertight tank lined with bitumen. Because of its prominent location in the 'Citadel' area and its elaborate design, scholars believe it served a religious or ceremonial function related to water purification.
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