Do you think the cities harappa and mohenjo-Daro are where they are for the same reasons as those in mesopotamia?

Yes, Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro were strategically located near rivers, similar to cities in Mesopotamia, which were situated along the Tigris and Euphrates. The Indus River provided fertile land for agriculture and facilitated trade, just as the rivers in Mesopotamia did. Both regions benefited from the ability to support large populations and develop complex societies due to their access to water resources. However, the specific cultural and geographical contexts influenced their urban planning and social structures differently.