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    Marine Archaeology in India

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    2004
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    Tripati, S.
    Gaur, A.S.
    Sundaresh
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    Abstract
    Marine archaeology, also known as maritime, nautical or underwater archaeology deals with the ‘scientific study of the material remains of man and his past activities on the sea’. Marine archaeology has made tremendous progress in India. Over the years National Institute of Oceanography, Goa in collaboration with other Government agencies has undertaken the exploration and excavation of submerged ports and shipwrecks at Dwarka, Bet Dwarka, Somnath, Vijaydurg Goa and Lakshadweep on the west coast and Poompuhar and Mahabalipuram on the east coast of India. Further, onshore explorations have also been carried out at various places both the coasts of India for locating ports, trade centres and structures related to maritime activities. These findings from various sites of India confirm the rich submerged cultural heritage, conservation of which is prime necessity now. A modest beginning has been made in this direction and more thrust is required before the submerged heritage is destroyed owing to intense activity along the coast, resulting from globalisation and rapid industrialisation. This article provides an overview of developments in Indian marine archaeology and describes a few important sites and their archaeological significance.
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