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New evidence of marine archaeology around Mul Dwarka (Kodinar), Gujarat coast, India

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Title New evidence of marine archaeology around Mul Dwarka (Kodinar), Gujarat coast, India
 
Creator Gaur, A.S.
Sundaresh
Tripati, S.
 
Subject marine archaeology
Mul Dwarka
 
Description Marine archaeological explorations were carried out in and around Mul Dwarka (Kodinar) on the Saurshtra coast. The oldest remains are attributed to the Harappan phase at Kanjetar and Kaj. Both sites are situated close to a creek which makes them potential sites for ports or trade centres. A few amphorae sherds were found at Kaj, which suggests that the site had trade contacts with the Roman world around the Christian era. A number of stone anchors were found from Mul Dwarka, Chhara and Kanjetar, similar to those reported from Dwarka, Bet Dwarka, Miyani, Visawada and Somnath. A medieval site at Chhara is being destroyed by sea erosion. This site has potential for understanding sea level changes along the Saurashtra coast during the medieval period
 
Date 2010-05-11T06:29:05Z
2010-05-11T06:29:05Z
2009
 
Type Journal Article
 
Identifier Man and Environment, vol.34(2); 72-76
http://drs.nio.org/drs/handle/2264/3602
 
Language en
 
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Publisher Indian Society for Prehistoric and Quaternary Studies