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Ancient shell industry at Bet Dwarka island

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dc.contributor.author Gaur, A.S.
dc.contributor.author Sundaresh
dc.contributor.author Patankar, V.
dc.date.accessioned 2015-06-03T08:35:13Z
dc.date.available 2015-06-03T08:35:13Z
dc.date.issued 2005
dc.identifier.citation Current Science. 89(6); 2005; 941-946. en_US
dc.identifier.uri http://irgu.unigoa.ac.in/drs/handle/unigoa/1790
dc.description.abstract Almost every archaeological site in the Indian subcontinent has the remains of shells. It had been recognized as a major industry during the Indus Valley Civilization, dating back to the mid-Holocene. The most important shell used in the past was Turbinella pyrum (chank) shell, which has been found extensively in inter-tidal zones of Saurashtra and the Gulf of Kachchh. The important artifacts include bangles, beads, seals and inlay work. Bet Dwarka has been the major centre of shell industry in the past. Also, its shore is rich in a variety of shells that were picked up by the fishermen till recently. This article discusses the importance of shell artifacts recovered during the excavation at Bet Dwarka Island and their significance in dating of an archaeological site. en_US
dc.publisher Current Science Association, Bangalore en_US
dc.subject Marine Sciences en_US
dc.title Ancient shell industry at Bet Dwarka island en_US
dc.type Journal article en_US
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