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dc.contributor.authorGaur, A.S.
dc.contributor.authorSundaresh
dc.contributor.authorTripati, S.
dc.date.accessioned2008-07-02T07:31:21Z
dc.date.available2008-07-02T07:31:21Z
dc.date.issued2004
dc.identifier.citationThird Indian National Conference on Harbour and Ocean Engineering (INCHOE - 2004). Proceedings, eds. Mandal, S.; SanilKumar, V.; JayaKumar, S.Vol.2; 620-630p.
dc.identifier.urihttp://drs.nio.org/drs/handle/2264/1176
dc.description.abstractThe maritime activity has played a vital role in the emergence of well-developed civilizations around the world during mid-Holocene period. Cultural interaction, exchanges of technology, trade and commerce led the human society to reach at present day height. However, this development is the result of a well-organized town planning, construction of jetties and harbours in the past. The archaeological explorations during last one century brought to light a large number antiquity related to ancient Indian harbours and maritime activities. Archaeological excavations brought to light a jetty at Kuntasi in Rajkot district of Gujarat, India, dating back to Harappan period. The site is located on the river-bank and it is believed that during high tide boats were reaching the site. It is generally believed that Lothal on the head of Gulf of Khambhat, was an international trade centre during Harappan period. Marine archaeological explorations by the Marine Archaeology Centre of NIO brought to light the existence of harbours at Dwarka, Bet Dwarka, Somnath, Vijaydurg, Sindhudurg, Gopakapattana and Poompuhar. Identification of ancient harbour is based on the discovery of archeological evidences like stone anchors, stone structures etc.
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherNational Institute of Oceanography, India
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dc.subjectArchaeology
dc.subjectHarbours
dc.subjectHydrographic surveying
dc.subjectUnderwater exploration
dc.subjectPort installations
dc.subjectAnchors
dc.titleArchaeological remains of the ancient harbours along the west coast of India: A legacy of our maritime heritage
dc.typeConference Article


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