Mohenjo-daro Defied Ancient Inequality | Science News

Forget the usual story of ancient cities getting more unequal as they grew—Mohenjo-daro defied the trend. New research reveals that as this 4,000-year-old metropolis thrived, wealth and resources became more evenly distributed, not concentrated. Instead of palaces for kings, it built streets, drainage, and standardized trade tools found in every home. This city proves that advanced societies can succeed without elite hoarding—sharing resources may have been the secret to its long-term prosperity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3a41164a38d9264b