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Pabumath
Archaeological site in Gujarath, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pabumath is an Indus Valley civilisation archaeological site near Suvai village in Rapar Taluka of Kutch district, Gujarat, India.[1]
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Excavation
The Archaeological Survey of India excavated the site in 1977–78, 1978–79, and 1980-81.[2]
Findings
A large building complex was discovered during the 1980-81 excavations, along with artifacts that included a unicorn seal, shell bangles, beads, copper bangles, needles, antimony rods, steatite micro beads; pottery including large and medium size jars, beaker, dishes, dish-on-stand, perforated jars, and more; and fine red pottery with black painted designs.[1] Animal remains of cattle, buffalo, fish, sheep, wild pig and rabbits were also found.[1]
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Other observations
This site is in Kutch district, where several other IVC sites such as Dholavira, Desalpur, Surkotada etc. are located.[3] Evidence of fortification was found at this site as well as at Desalpur, Netra-Khissar, Surkotada, Dholavira, Kotada, Meghpar, Sevakia, Chitrod, Kanmer etc.[4] which are nearby IVC sites.
See also
External links
Location of Indus Valley Civilisation sites near Pabumath [5]
References
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