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Recently discovered stone anchors of Odisha, east coast of India
(Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology, 2020)
Anchors are considered as the potsherds of maritime archaeology. Studies of stone anchors provide insight into trade routes, harbours and ports, maritime contacts, transfer of technology. In ancient times, vessels carried ...
Geochemical provenance of an Indo-Arabian stone anchor from Manikapatna highlights the medieval maritime trade of India
(Nature Publishing Group, 2022)
India is one of the oldest maritime nations in the world, and the overseas contacts date back to the third millennium BCE.Besides several archaeological vestiges, numerous stone anchors of various types have been documented ...
Watercraft depicted in the art of Odisha, East Coast of India
(Australasian Institute for Maritime Archaeology, 2018)
The Indian state of Odisha, with its long coastline facing the Bay of Bengal, extensive riverine network and convenient anchorages, has enjoyed a sustained maritime history. Nevertheless, the lack of archaeological excavation ...
Historical aspects and traditional knowledge of Hilsa (Indian shad) in Odisha, east coast of India
(Current Science Association, IAS, 2023)
Great personalities of the Indian subcontinent are associated with our legends, folklore, traditions, rituals and regional songs. Similarly, mountains, trees, cows, fishes, etc. are also linked with the above aspects. Among ...
Recently Discovered Iron Anchors from Tamil Nadu, East Coast of India
(Ubiquity Press, 2020)
In maritime archaeological studies, anchors made of stone, wood, or metal have played a significant role in shipping, not only acted as a proxy during the period of their use but also suggesting maritime connections with ...