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Such a sanitary system, unrivelled in the ancient world tilll the Roman Empire -- which developed some 2000 years later -- could function only on the basis of certain conditions. First the slope of every drain had to be rigorously calculated, which implies that the houses were, initially at least, built on specific levels. As a matter of fact, blocks of neighbouring houses were often erected on massive common platforms or bricks. A second condition was the presence of ‘municipal workers’ to inspect the soak pits regularly and remove the sullage or other obstruction. The drainage system is thus proof of considerable planning, careful execution, and an efficient civic order. Needless to say, the average ‘modern’ Indian city is far from meeting those standards! ~ Page 104