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Maritime Accessories of the Copper Age in India
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ISBN13: 9798343078213
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Oct 13 2024
Pages: 78
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.20 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Oct 13 2024
Pages: 78
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.20 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Exploring the Mysterious Copper Artifacts of Ancient Bharat
This book delves into the fascinating copper hoard objects from the Copper Age of Bharat, focusing on one particularly enigmatic artifact. Unearthed in the river Doabs of Northern India, this T-shaped object with curved arm-like extensions, a roundish head, and a rectangular body with leg-like protrusions has baffled archaeologists for decades. Lacking any reference in Vedic literature, it has often been classified as an anthropomorphic ritual object.
This book delves into the fascinating copper hoard objects from the Copper Age of Bharat, focusing on one particularly enigmatic artifact. Unearthed in the river Doabs of Northern India, this T-shaped object with curved arm-like extensions, a roundish head, and a rectangular body with leg-like protrusions has baffled archaeologists for decades. Lacking any reference in Vedic literature, it has often been classified as an anthropomorphic ritual object.
This study challenges traditional interpretations through scientific analysis and proposes an alternative view. Many copper hoard items have been identified as practical tools-harpoons, fishhooks, and other accessories used in fishing boats. Could this unique object, too, have served a utilitarian function? The book explores the possibility of it being a versatile boat accessory, potentially a boat hook used in ancient sailboat operations.
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