Pattanam: Links From The Mediterranean To China | In Photos
The excavations at Pattanam has revealed a vast and diverse collection of artifacts originating from various regions, including the Indian subcontinent, the Indo-Mediterranean region, and Southeast Asia. Dating back to around 500 BCE, the findings span multiple periods, including the Iron Age, early historic, medieval, and modern eras. The early historic period(300 BC to 500 BC) appears to have been the site라이브 바카라 most active phase.
Kottappuram fort, also known as Cranganore fort, was built by Portugese in 1523AD. This is the site of another excavation connected to the Muziris port. | Photo: Tribhuvan Tiwari/바카라
This is the site of Pattanam project, where excavations have happened. Photo: Tribhuvan Tiwari/바카라
Headstones at the Paradesi synagogue in Fort Kochi. The synagogue is a remnant of the Jewish community that flourished in this area, evidencing sea trade. | Photo: Tribhuvan Tiwari/바카라
The skeleton of a man who lived in 16th century. He was around 20 years old and did not have one arm. This skeleton is on display at Kottappuram fort. | Photo: Tribhuvan Tiwari/바카라
Artifacts from the Pattanam excavation by KCHR. | Photo: Tribhuvan Tiwari/바카라
Dr K P Shajan, archaeologist, looking at the artifacts excavated from Pattanam. | Photo: Tribhuvan Tiwari/바카라
A face sculpture at PAMA Research Center in Pattanam, Kochi. | Photo: Tribhuvan Tiwari/바카라
Another view of the Kottappuram fort, which is part of Muziris. | Photo: Tribhuvan Tiwari/바카라
A wall mural at a church in Kottappuram. | Photo: Tribhuvan Tiwari/바카라
Chinese Fishing nets on the Kollam-Kottapuram waterway. | Photo: Tribhuvan Tiwari/바카라