Browsing by Author "Sundaresh"
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Preliminary observations on the coral reef communities in Angria Bank, an isolated carbonate bank in the Northern Indian Ocean
Ravindran, J.; Sawant, Pranay; Manikandan, B.; Ingole, B.S.; Dhivya, P.; Periasamy, R.; Sundaresh; Sharma, R. (Elsevier, 2023)Submerged carbonate banks are of significant geological and biological importance and relatively little is known about the biodiversity of these deeper and less accessible habitats. This study provides pilot information ... -
Time and causes of submergence of ancient temple structures off Mahabalipuram, East Coast of India
Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh; Agnihotri, R.; Maurya, P.; Jayakumar, S.; Thorat, B.R. (NIScPR-CSIR, India, 2021)As per traditional belief, some part of the ancient town of Mahabalipuram had been submerged just off the shore temple and this story has been recorded by the several British travelers during the 18th - 19th century. During ... -
Explorations of lesser known old ports sites along the eastern Saurashtra Coast, Gujarat
Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh; Maurya, P. (ISPQS- Indian Society for Prehistoric and Quarternary Studies, Pune, 2021)Explorations were carried out along the shore from Khambhat to Jafrabad along the Saurashtra coast during the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons. The main objective of these explorations was to locate ancient ports along this ... -
Coastal Archaeological Explorations on the Eastern Margin of the Little Rann of Kachchh, Gujarat
Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh (The Indian Society for Prehistoric and Quaternary Studies (ISPQS), 2019)A coastal archaeological exploration was carried out on the eastern margin of the Little Rann of Kachchh to document the ancient remains of coastal settlements, port installations and any other aspects related to maritime ... -
Looking for the Harappan Ports around Dholavira, Khadir Bet, Kachchh, Gujarat
Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh; ManiMurali, R. (2019)The rise of Harappan settlement at Dholavira is attributed to multidimensional factors which may include industrial activities, overseas trade and commerce and distribution of resources available in the Kachchh to other ... -
Use of geospatial techniques in maritime archaeology with reference to the Tamil Nadu coast
Sundaresh; ManiMurali, R.; Gaur, A.S.; DhivyaSri, M. (Current Science Association, IAS, 2017)Geospatial analysis of shoreline changes at a particu-lar place includes topographic sheets, satellite image-ries and field data. The remains of maritime activities along the Indian coast have been traced dating back to ... -
Ancient technology of jetties and anchorage system along the Saurastra coast, India
Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh (Primus Books, 2016)This chapter tries to bring out the ancient technologies opted for the anchorages on jetties and ports of Saurastra, Gujrat -
A maritime archaeological exploration along the Narmada estuary, west coast of India
Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh (Indian Society for Prehistoric and Quaternary Studies, 2016)A coastal exploration along the estuary of the River Narmada yielded the evidence of a port in Bharuch. Several early historic sites are noted along the down-stream of the River Narmada. Interestingly, there is a temple ... -
Ancient Indians (Harappan settlement) were aware of tsunami/storm protection measures: A new interpretation of thick walls at Dholavira, Gujarat, India
Nigam, R.; Dubey, R.; Saraswat, R.; Sundaresh; Gaur, A.S.; Loveson, V.J. (Current Science Association, 2016)Dholavira, an archaeological site of Harappan times in Gujarat, had ‘city fortification’ as a unique aspect of its town planning. The thickness of the main city wall is alarming3, 9, 10. The probable cause of such massive ... -
Marine Archaeological Explorations at Kulasekharapattinarn and Manapad Region, Tamil Nadu
Sundaresh; Gaur, A.S.; Tripati, S. (Agam Kala Prakashan, New Delhi, 2015)Maritime activities along the Tamil Nadu date back to the second half of the 1st millennia BC and a large number of port towns developed all along the Tamil Nadu coast. The coastal and offshore explorations have yielded a ... -
Indo-Arab trading posts along the Saurashtra coast, Gujarat India (Study based on underwater archaeological explorations)
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Shoreline changes along Tamil Nadu coast: A study based on archaeological and coastal dynamics perspective
Sundaresh; ManiMurali, R.; Jayakumar, S.; Gaur, A.S. (CSIR-NISCAIR, 2014)Available geophysical survey data confirm submergence of a large area comprising of building complex, which are possible remains of a submerged township A global sea level rise estimate of 1-2 mm per year would inundate ... -
Palaeo-coastline of Saurashtra, Gujarat: A study based on archaeological proxies
Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh (CSIR-NISCAIR, 2014)Important archaeological sites of our investigation include Dwarka, Bet Dwarka, Kindar Kheda, Pindara, Somnath and sites in Gulf of Khambhat and evidences recorded from these sites include stone anchors, remains of jetties ... -
Maritime archaeology and shipwrecks off Goa
Tripati, S.; Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh (Kaveri Bk., 2014)In recent years, maritime archaeological studies have unearthed several of our lost cultural heritages. Many believe that maritime archaeology is a complex and specialized field. Author has penned down his personal experiences ... -
Anatomical studies of timber and EPMA analysis of brass artefacts collected from steam engine shipwreck of Minicoy Island, Lakshadweep, India
Tripati, S.; Shukla, S.R.; Som, V.; Sundaresh; Khedekar, V.; Shashikala, S.; Sharma, S.K. (Current Science Association, 2013)From the early historical period onwards selection of timber became important for construction boats. The analysis of timber collected from shipwreck and wooden stock of iron anchor off Goa has been proven that Indian teak ... -
Was the Rann of Kachchh navigable during the Harappan times (Mid-Holocene)? An archaeological perspective
Gaur, A.S.; Vora, K.H.; Sundaresh; ManiMurali, R.; Jayakumar, S. (Current Science Association, 2013)The Kachchh region, presently, is one of the difficul t areas in the Indian subcontinent for human settlement due to harsh climate, scanty rainfall and hence no scope for agriculture production. However, the region was ... -
Small protohistoric sites (fishing villages?) on the saurashtra coast, West Coast of India
Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh (Annon, 2013)During the maritime archaeological explorations a few sites of protohistoric in nature have been noticed along the saurashtra coast. the trial excavations of a few sites namely Bet Dwarka and Bhokhira on the western ... -
Ancient coastal transportation system along the Western Saurashtra coast: Evidence from Navibandar
Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh; Tripati, S. (Current Science Association, 2013)A recent maritime archaeological exploration around Navibandar, Gujarat yielded evidence of ferry/jetty points. These points were well connected with the stone-paved roads. Interestingly, the roads have evidence of the use ... -
Maritime archaeology of Lakshadweep Islands, India
Tripati, S.; Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh; Vora, K.H. (Indian Archaeological Society, 2012)Lakshadweep Islands lie on the sea route between South Asia, Far East and African countries Boats and ships used the islands of Lakshadweep as a stopover to take on fresh water The Islands of Lakshadweep played a significant ... -
Investigations at Antroli: A late Harappan site and maritime archaeological exploration on the coast of Navibandar, Saurashtra, Gujarat
Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh; Tripati, S. (Indian Society for Prehistoric and Quaternary Studies, 2012)In an effort to thoroughly document archaeological sites along the Saurashtra Coast (before they vanish due to rapid developmental activities), a protohistoric site located at Antroli near Madhopur was chosen to assess the ... -
क्या सिन्धु सभ्यता के समय में कच्छ के रण मे नौवहन होता था? पुरातात्विक साक्ष्यों पर आधारित एक अध्ययन.
Gaur, A.S.; Vora, K.H.; Sundaresh (CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, 2012) -
Archaeology of lighthouses along the Indian coast with reference to a lighthouse at Kodinar, Gujarat
Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh (Indian Archaeological Society, 2011)A lighthouse is an important aid for navigation and they are in use for the past 2500 years The archaeological remains of light houses are meagre in India and the earliest remains are not dated earlier than the medieval ... -
Ancient anchorage systems in India with reference to the Gujarat coast
Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh; Tripati, S. (Darshak Itihas Nidhi, 2011)The Indian coast, with a long history of maritime activities, has been dotted with several ancient ports. The evidence for this exists in port-related structures on the shore and in relics lying in the sea adjacent. Marine ... -
Maritime archaeology of the Okhamandal region, Gujarat
Sundaresh; Gaur, A.S.; Tripati, S. (Darshak Itihas Nidhi, 2011)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 ... -
Archaeological sites along the Gujarat coast: Proxies to decipher the past shoreline
Vora, K.H.; Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh (Darshak Itihas Nidhi, 2011)During the late Holocene, coastal configuration has undergone continuous changes due to various reasons like sea level fluctuations and shoreline shift. Several reasons are attributed like global warming causing polar ice ... -
Marine archaeological investigations along the Tamil Nadu coast and their implications for understanding cultural expansion to southeast Asian countrie
Sundaresh; Gaur, A.S. (Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, 2011)The marine archaeological exploration off Poompuhar and Mahabalipuram brought to light several underwater remains and the traditions mentioning the submergence of these towns have been partially confirmed. -
Maritime archaeology of Gujarat: Northwest coast of India
Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh (Asian Academy of Heritage Management, 2011)Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Underwater Cultural Heritage Proceedings. Eds. by: Staniforth, M.; Craig, J.; Jago-on, S.C.; Orillaneda, B.; Lacsina, L.(Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Underwater Cultural Heritage; ... -
Marine archaeological investigations on Tamil Nadu Coast, India: A overview
Sundaresh; Gaur, A.S. (Asian Academy of Heritage Management, 2011)Ancient ports such as Kaveripattinam, Nagapattinam, Korkai, Alagankulam, Periyapattinam, all on Tamil Nadu coast have played a dominant role in the transoceanic trade and commerce with many countries since the beginning ... -
Excavations at Kanjetar and Kaj on the Saurashtra Coast, Gujarat
Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh; Abhayan, G.S.; Joglekar, P.P. (Journal of the Indian Society for Prehistoric and Quarternary Studies, 2011)Onshore excavations were undertaken at Kanjetar and Kaj around Kodinar in Gujarat. Kanjetar is located about 12 km southwest of Kodinar on the coastal region. This is a single culture site of the Harappan phase. The entire ... -
Exploration of a steamship wreck off Amee shoals, Goa, India: A preliminary report
Tripati, S.; Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh (The Nautical Archaeology Society, 2010)Recent explorations off Amee shoals, Goa, have brought to light the remains of a steel-hulled steam-engine shipwreck, scattered over a large area. Though sparse and heavily salvaged, this site represents the first discovery ... -
Geochemical and mineralogical analysis of stone anchors from west coast of India: Provenance study using thin sections, XRF and SEM-EDS
Tripati, S.; Mudholkar, A.V.; Vora, K.H.; Rao, B.R.; Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh (Elsevier, 2010)Stone anchors have been recovered along the Indian coast as a part of the maritime archaeological studies at the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Goa, India. Study of stone anchors provides clues to understand the ... -
A possible medieval lighthouse at Mul Dwarka (Kodinar) Saurashtra Coast, India
Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh; Rao, B.R.; Tripati, S.; Khedekar, V.D. (The Nautical Archaeology Society, 2010)An ancient lighthouse was observed during recent archaeological explorations at Mul Dwarka (Kodinar), which might be the oldest lighthouse so far recorded on the Saurashtra coast. This lighthouse, locally known as Diva ... -
New evidence of marine archaeology around Mul Dwarka (Kodinar), Gujarat coast, India
Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh; Tripati, S. (Indian Society for Prehistoric and Quaternary Studies, 2009)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 ... -
Archaeology of the western Saurashtra Coast: Post-urban Harappan era
Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh (Oxford, 2009)The present essay deals with the post-Indus Valley Civilization phase in the context of the settlements along the western Saurashtra Coast, particularly the three sites: Bet Dwarka, Bokhira and Kindar Kheda that were ... -
Radiocarbon dates of the medieval period stone anchors from Dabhol, west coast of India
Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh; Tripati, S.; Vora, K.H. (Current Science Association, 2009)Dabhol was an important medieval-period port town on the Maharashtra coast. An archaeological exploration at Dabhol has revealed four stone anchors with remains of wood in fluke hole. These anchors were retrieved from ... -
Sunken ships and a long-lost port
Tripati, S.; Sundaresh; Gaur, A.S.; Vora, K.H. (Goa Publications, 2008)Considering that our region’s long seafaring history goes back 2,000 years and more, with a brisk trade being carried on with Arabia, Africa, Rome, West Asia, and later with Portugal, it is safe to assume that hundreds of ... -
A submerged temple complex off Pindara, on the northwestern coast of Saurashtra
Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh; Tripati, S. (Indian Society for Prehistoric and Quaternary Studies, 2007)Pindara has been an important religious centre since the early historical period as it has been recorded in several ancient texts. An onshore exploration on the northwestern coast of Saurashtra brought to light the remains ... -
Evidence of shoreline shift on the northern Saurashtra coast: Study based on the submerged temple complex at Pindara
Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh (Indian Academy of Sciences, 2007)Shoreline changes have played a vital role in emergence and devolution of any civilization along the coast. An onshore exploration on the northwestern coast of the Saurashtra, Gujarat, India brought to light the remains ... -
New evidence on the maritime activity at Dabhol on the Maharashtra coast
Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh; Tripati, S.; Vora, K.H. (The Indian Archaeological Society, 2007)Dabhol (Maharashtra, India) has been described as a maritime trade centre in the medieval period texts of the several Arabic and European travellers. The town is situated at the confluence of the river Vashishthi and the ... -
Threatened coastal monuments at Tranquebar, Tamil Nadu
Sundaresh; ManiMurali, R.; Jayakumar, S. (National Institute of Technology, Surathkal, 2007)Tranquebar (Tamil Nadu, India), also known as Tarangampadi, is situated about 15 kms south of Poompuhar and has the habitation of Chola period till date. It had become a principal port during Dutch and Danish periods. The ... -
Shoreline changes during the last 2000 years on the Saurashtra coast of India: Study based on archaeological evidences
Gaur, A.S.; Vora, K.H.; Sundaresh (Indian Academy of Sciences, 2007)Shoreline shift coupled with sea-level change have always remained intriguing aspects due to wider ramifications for the populations living on the coast. Different methods are employed to understand and explain their causes ... -
Remains of the ancient ports and anchorage points at Miyani and Visawada, on the west coast of India: A study based on underwater investigations
Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh; Tripati, S. (The Society for Nautical Research, 2007)The recent underwater explorations on the Saurashtra coast, Gujarat, India between Miyani on the west and Porbandar on the east yielded the existence two ports at Visawada and Miyani. Both sites are situated along the ... -
Luminescence chronology of a second millenium BCE settlement near Porbandar on the Gujarat coast, India
Gaur, A.S.; Thomas, P.J.; Vora, K.H.; Sundaresh (2007)An onshore excavation at Bokhira (Porbandar) on the Saurashtra coast has revealed a late Harappan settlement dating back to the early 2nd millennium BCE. Four trenches were dug in an agricultural land where an occupational ... -
Onshore and near shore explorations along the southern Tamilnadu coast: With a view to locating ancient ports and submerged sites
Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh (Sharada Publishing House, 2006)Tamilnadu coast is dotted with several ancient ports. An onshore exploration was carried out along the southern Tamilnadu coast and located several medieval ports near Nagarcoil and in Rameswaram island which include Puttan ... -
Shoreline changes along the Poompuhar Tranquebar region
Sundaresh; Jayakumar, S.; SanilKumar, V. (Society for Marine Archaeology, NIO, 2006)Poompuhar, a flourishing port in the beginning of the Christian era played a major role in maritime activities and cultural expansion in the history of India. The marine archaeological explorations around Poompuhar brought ... -
Exploration of the Portuguese shipwreck in Goa waters
Tripati, S.; Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh (Instute for Research in Social Science Humanities, 2006)The history of Portuguese shipwrecks began in Goa water since the first quarter of the sixteenth century. The marine and other related documents state that between sixteenth and eighteenth centuries a number of ships has ... -
Evidence for Indo-Roman trade from Bet Dwarka waters, west coast of India
Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh; Tripati, S. (Blackwell Publishing, 2006)India had a very active maritime trade contact with the Roman world between the 4th century BC and the 4th century AD. In this context recent finds of stone anchors, potsherds, lead anchors and a lead ingot from 5 to 8 m ... -
Recent marine archaeological investigations along the Saurashtra coast, west coast of India
Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh; Tripati, S. (Society for Marine Archaeology, NIO, 2006)Recent marine archaeological explorations have brought to light data on the existence of ancient ports at Miyani and Kindari Creek (Mul Dwarka) on the Saurashtra coast. A large number and varieties of stone anchors have ... -
Exploration of a Portuguese shipwreck in Goa waters, western coast of India
Tripati, S.; Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh (The Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology, 2006)Maritime archaeological explorations have been initiated in Goa waters since 1997 for locating port installations and shipwrecks both in coastal waters and riverbanks. Exploration off Sunchi reef in 3 to 6 m water depth ... -
Excavations at Bokhira (Porbandar) on the Saurashtra coast
Gaur, A.S.; Sundaresh; Joglekar, P.P. (Indian Society for Prehistoric and Quaternary Studies, 2006)Excavations at Bokhira (Porbandar, Gujarat, India) on the Saurashtra coast revealed at Protohistoric settlement dating back to the mid 3rd millennium B.C. Four trenches were laid in agricultural land where a habitational ...