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Ancient Metropolis Proves That Economic Equality Can Fuel a City's Success
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A new study of the 4,000-year-old city of Mohenjo-daro reveals that as the metropolis prospered, the wealth gap between its richest and poorest residents actually shrank. Through shared infrastructure and fair trade systems, the ancient community thrived for centuries without the need for ruling elites or extreme social stratification.
A new study of the 4,000-year-old city of Mohenjo-daro reveals that as the metropolis prospered, the wealth gap between its richest and poorest residents actually shrank. Through shared infrastructure and fair trade systems, the ancient community thrived for centuries without the need for ruling elites or extreme social stratification.