Pabumath
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Pabumath | |
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Archaeological site | |
  Pabumath | |
| Coordinates: 23°37′N 70°31′E / 23.617°N 70.517°E | |
| Country | India |
| Province | Gujarath |
| District | Kutch |
| Taluka | Nakhtrana |
| Time zone | UTC+5.30 (Indian Standard Time) |
Pabumath is an Indus Valley Civilisation archaeological site near Suvai village in Rapar Taluka of Kutch district, Gujarat, India.[1]
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]
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.
