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Maritime archaeology of the Okhamandal region, Gujarat

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Title Maritime archaeology of the Okhamandal region, Gujarat
 
Creator Sundaresh
Gaur, A.S.
Tripati, S.
 
Subject Archaeology
Underwater exploration
Historical account
 
Description The Maritime Archaeological studies in India were initiated in Okhamandal region and Dwarka and Bet Dwarka were the prime sites for the early investigations. The region remained for focal point of the study for almost over two decades. Interestingly, the region harbours the oldest settlement at Nageshwar dating back to the Harappan period, followed by Bet Dwarka to the late Harappan and then several sites of the historical and medieval period including Dwarka in Okhamandal region. The maritime activities were the main attraction of the early settlers and even today spiritual and maritime activities are the major events in the region. Based on findings from the Okha Mandal area (stone anchors, pottery, worked shells, amphorae seal, fishhook) we are able to confirm that Okha mandal was a well established industrial place with a flourishing harbour at Bet Dwarka which was having international contacts and must have played critical role in developing the region with the maritime connection.
 
Date 2012-08-24T07:49:56Z
2012-08-24T07:49:56Z
2011
 
Type Book Chapter
 
Identifier In "Gujarat and the Sea. Ed. by: Varadarajan, L.", 63-78p.
978-81-922639-0-8
http://drs.nio.org/drs/handle/2264/4127
 
Language en
 
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Publisher Darshak Itihas Nidhi