What structures at Harappa may have been used to store grain?

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At the ancient site of Harappa, excavations have revealed two rows of ventilated granary buildings, totaling 12 structures, which were arranged around a podium. These buildings are believed to have been used to store grain, as their total floor space of more than 9,000 square feet (836 square metres) closely approximates that of the granary found at Mohenjo-daro.

Additionally, archaeologists identified a series of circular brick floors located between the citadel and the Ravi River, which were utilized for the purpose of pounding grain. The proximity of these storage and processing facilities to the river-highway suggests that the Indus civilization maintained close administrative control over its food supplies.1