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Piram island: Pirates Fort in the Gulf of Khambat
DRS at CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography
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Piram island: Pirates Fort in the Gulf of Khambat
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| Creator |
Gaur, A.S.
Bhatt, B.K. |
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| Subject |
underwater exploration
archaeology excavation underwater archaeology |
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| Description |
Traditionally, Piram Island has been considered as landmark point for the navigators in the Gulf of Cambay. The mention has also been made that Island has served as heaven for pirates. A coastal archaeological exploration was undertaken in order to understand the importance of this island in navigation. The remains of fortification such as doorjambs, dressed stone blocks, drainage and sculptures are scattered in inter tidal zone. The archaeological findings suggest that island lacks a suitable anchorage around it. The island has been under control of the rulers of Gogha and a lighthouse was established on the southwestern corner of the island during the British period, which has been renovated and is being used.
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| Date |
2010-06-04T11:17:36Z
2010-06-04T11:17:36Z 2008 |
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Journal Article
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| Identifier |
Journal of Indian Ocean Archaeology, vol.5; 111-114
http://drs.nio.org/drs/handle/2264/3620 |
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| Language |
en
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| Rights |
Copyright [2008]. All efforts have been made to respect the copyright to the best of our knowledge. Inadvertent omissions, if brought to our notice, stand for correction and withdrawal of document from this repository. |
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| Publisher |
Indian Archaeological Society
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