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Maritime archaeology for beginners
(Kaveri Books, 2009)
New evidence of marine archaeology around Mul Dwarka (Kodinar), Gujarat coast, India
(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 ...
Stone anchors from Minicoy Island, Lakshadweep, India
(The Nautical Archaeology Society, 2009)
Lakshadweep Islands lie on the sea route between South Asia, Far East and African countries. Being on the trade route, boats and ships used the islands of Lakshadweep as a stopover to take on fresh water. Lakshadweep Islands ...
Coastal structural remains on the east coast of India: Evidence of maritime activities and their significance
(Sharada Publishing House, 2009)
Archaeological evidence and literary sources mention that India had several ports and trade centres dating back to the Harappan period onwards. Archaeological explorations and excavations have brought to light a number of ...
Radiocarbon dates of the medieval period stone anchors from Dabhol, west coast of India
(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 ...
Analysis of timber and coating material on an iron anchor recovered off Aguada Bay, Goa
(Current Science Association, 2009)
Distinct developments have been observed in the evolution of stone and iron anchors. A wide variety of stone anchors have been reported from Indian waters, preceding the introduction of iron anchors by the Europeans. ...
Management of ports and maritime trade of Orissa and Andhra Pradesh during the historical period
(Indian Society for Prehistoric and Quaternary Studies, 2009)
Along the 7516 km long coastline of India, several ports and trade centres have existed from ancient times. Among them, the ports and trade centres of Orissa and Andhra Pradesh played a significant role in diffusing Indian ...