Kerala-no-dhoro
| Kerala-no-dhoro (Padri) | |
|---|---|
| Archeological site | |
  Kerala-no-dhoro (Padri) | |
| Coordinates: 21°21′2″N 72°3′33″E / 21.35056°N 72.05917°ECoordinates: 21°21′2″N 72°3′33″E / 21.35056°N 72.05917°E | |
| State | Gujarat |
| Time zone | Indian Standard Time (UTC+5.30) |
Also called as Padri, this site belongs to Indus Valley Civilisation located in southern coast of Saurashtra, Gujarat, India.[1]
Period
Structures belonging to Early Harappan and Mature Harappan period were found in this site.[1] A different type of pottery found in this place as well as at Somnath (Prabhas Patan), Lotershwar indicate an indigeneious tradition distinct from that of Amri-Nal, known from earlier occupations at Padri and Loteshwar (McIntosh, Jane). [1]
Findings
Copper fish hooks, of exceptionally big size are found here, indicating large fish were caught.[1] Well made, sturdy storage jars were also found at this site, which were used for transporting salt.[2] A jar found at this place is decorated with buffalo horn motif and with a large figure in a ragged skirt and wearing a pair of buffalo horns.[1] In early Harappan levels of this site, symbols similar to Harappan writing were found and such writings were also found at Kalibangan and Dholavira.[3]
Structures
Rectangular houses, houses with rooms and workshops were constructed in Early Harappan Period. Houses constructed during Mature Harappan period were of mud bricks with floors being plastered with lime and dung; and these houses had storage spaces and hearths for coocking.[1]
Salt production
This unwalled village is thought have involved with production of salt, by evaporating sea water.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 McIntosh, Jane R. (2008). The ancient Indus Valley : new perspectives. Santa Barbara, Calif.: ABC-CLIO. p. 221. ISBN 1576079074.
- ↑ McIntosh, Jane R. (2008). The ancient Indus Valley : new perspectives. Santa Barbara, Calif.: ABC-CLIO. p. 137. ISBN 1576079074.
- ↑ Singh, Upinder (2008). A history of ancient and early medieval India : from the Stone Age to the 12th century. New Delhi: Pearson Education. p. 146. ISBN 9788131711200.