This, profusely illustrated, interim report contains firsthand information about the most systematic archaeological excavations carried out at Dwarka, located on the coast of the Arabian Sea. Its identification with the city mentioned in the Mahabharata, and its association with Lord Krishna make it one of the most significant archaeological sites in India. Scientific investigations conducted by the Underwater Archaeology Wing of the Archaeological Survey of India, between 2005 and 2007, have revealed useful information, datable antiquities and a large number of samples. This brief report provides authentic information on the recent explorations in Gujarat, excavations in the Dwarkadheesh temple complex and in intertidal zone, and underwater excavations in the Arabian Sea. It also gives information about earlier attempts to establish the antiquity of the site.
This report is written in simple language and supported with several illustrations. Images not only show what exists but also provide liberty to readers to interpret them without any influence. Hence, this book will fascinate to all those interested in cultural heritage and history.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Alok Tripathi
Dr. Alok Tripathi, born in 1965 at Gwalior, obtained his Masters Degree in A.I.H.C. and Archaeology and Sociology from Jiwaji University, Gwalior and Doctor of Philosophy from M.S. University of Baroda. He has participated in archaeological excavations at Karbabhat and Sorar, Sopara, Paithan, Dholavira, Rakhigarhi and Ojiyana. He is a diver and has participated in underwater excavations at Dwarka in the Arabian Sea; Transquebar and Kaveripattnam in the Bay of Bengal; Calanque de I' Ann (France); La Pointe Lequin (France); Cala Culip VI (Spain) in the Mediterranean Sea and Saint Vaast La Hougue (France) in the English Channel. He is presently heading the Underwater Archaeology Wing of the Archaeological Survey of India. He is Director of excavation of a shipwreck Princes Royal off Bangaram Island and excavation at Elephanta Island, in the Arabian Sea and excavation at Mahabalipuram in the Bay of Bengal. He has visited France, Spain, Monaco, Denmark, U.K., Hong Kong, Macau SAR China and Nepal. He is the author of 'Excavation of Princes Royal', 'Recent Excavations in Rajasthan' and editor of 'Proceedings of the International Seminar on Marine Archaeology' and 'Remote Sensing and Archaeoogy'. Besides he has published more than 50 research papers in various reputed journals and other volumes.
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