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Coordinates: 21°41N 72°42E / 21.683°N 72.700°E / 21.683; 72.700
 

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Malwan, Gujarat
માલવણ, ગુજરાત
Image of Shivaji at Malwan
Image of Shivaji at Malwan
Malwan, Gujarat is located in India
Malwan, Gujarat

Malwan, Gujarat

Coordinates: 21°41′N 72°42′E / 21.683°N 72.700°E / 21.683; 72.700
CountryIndia
StateGujarat
DistrictSurat
Time zoneUTC+5.30 (Indian Standard Time)

Malwan (also spelled Malvan) is a small Indus Valley Civilisation site, located at Surat District, Gujarat, India.[1] This site is, sometimes, considered as one of the southernmost limits of Indus Valley Civilisation,[2] the other one being Daimabad which is located further south.

Period

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Period I – Late Harappan and Post Harappan[1]

Period II – Historical pits and temporary occupation.[1]

Excavation

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F.R.Allchin and J.P.Joshi (ofArchaeological Survey of India) discovered this site during 1967. However, by that time, the site was damaged and major portion of the ancient habitation was already lost.[1]

Excavation was undertaken during 1967–68 by ASI and later during 1970 by J.P.Joshi of ASI, his colleagues and Cyrus Guzder of University of Cambridge were involved.[1]

Findings

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Number of copper and bronze objects and important findings being a bangle and small rod. Animal findings include sheep, goat, cattle, dog, horse, hog, pig, barasinga and fish.[1] Terracotta humped bulls, circular or bun shaped terracotta cakes, carnelian beads were also found.[3] Jars, bowls, miniature jars with plain bands, hanging interlaced loops both on body and neck were found.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Archaeological Survey of India. "Excavations – Gujarat – Malwan". Excavations at Malwan. Archaeological Survey of India. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
  • ^ Singh, Upinder (2008). A history of ancient and early medieval India : from the Stone Age to the 12th century. New Delhi: Pearson Education. p. 137. ISBN 9788131711200.
  • ^ Archaeological Survey of India. "Indian Archaeology 1969–70" (PDF). Archaeological Survey of India. p. 7. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
  • ^ Archaeological Survey of India. "Indian Archaeology 1969–70" (PDF). Archaeological Survey of India. p. 11. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
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