With reference to the residential architecture of Mature Harappan cities, consider the following statements:
1. Most houses were systematically centered around an open courtyard, which served as the primary focus for activities like cooking and weaving.
2. Almost every house featured a private bathrooms lined with baked brick floors directly connected to the street drainage system.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Harappan domestic houses reflect high civic standard and a strong focus on privacy. Rooms were built around a central courtyard, windows rarely opened directly into the main streets, and advanced sanitary layouts linked indoor private baths directly into covered public grid drains.

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