Pattanam

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M.G. Radhakrishnan

From the archives of "India Today"

May 12, 2009

Thiruvananthapuram: If archaeological findings are anything to go by, Pattanam in Ernakulam district may just be the oldest port site in the Indian Ocean rim with links to ancient Rome. The third phase of the three-year-old archeological excavations conducted by the Kerala Council of Historical Research (KCHR) have unearthed a variety of tangible evidence. “We discovered semi-precious stones, copper coins, iron, copper, tin and gold artefacts, terracotta lamps, etc.” says P. J. Cherian, director, KCHR. Pattanam excavations have also unearthed evidence of the site’s trade relations with West Asia even predating the Roman connections.