Pabumath | |
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Archaeological site | |
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]
Archaeological Survey of India has undertaken excavation at this location during 1977–78,1978–79,1980-81.[2]
A large building complex, unicorn seal, shell bangles, beads, copper bangles, needles, antimony rods, steatite micro beads; pottery include large and medium size jars, beaker, dishes, dish-on-stand, perforated jars etc.; fine red pottery with black painted designs etc. were found during 1980-81 excavations.[1] Animal remains of cattle, buffalo, fish, sheep, wild pig and rabbit were also found.[1]
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.