Lost civilisation discovered beneath the Indian ocean
•Researchers have identified a potential submerged city in the Gulf of Khambhat, off the western coast of India.
•Using sonar technology, they detected geometric structures and artifacts, including pottery and human remains, dating back 9,500 years.
•Discovered by the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) during an environmental survey in 2001.
•Initial findings included geometric structures, artifacts, and human remains, suggesting an ancient habitation.
2. Age & Carbon Dating
•Carbon dating of recovered samples indicates the civilization might be 9,500 years old.
•If verified, it could predate the Indus Valley Civilization, making it one of the earliest urban settlements in India.
About the Gulf of Khambhat
•The Gulf of Khambhat, also known as the Gulf of Cambay, is a trumpet-shaped gulf along the Arabian Sea coast of India, bordering Gujarat.
1. Geographical Features
•Located between Mumbai and the Kathiawar Peninsula.
•Measures 120 miles (190 km) wide at its mouth but narrows to 15 miles (24 km) inland.
•Receives major rivers like Sabarmati, Mahi, Narmada, and Tapati, forming estuaries.
•Known for high tidal ranges (up to 12 meters) due to its shape and monsoon winds.
2. Historical & Economic Importance
•Bharuch and Surat, two of India’s oldest ports, are located on its eastern side.
•Historically significant for early European trade contacts with India.
•The Gir Forest National Park, home to Asiatic lions, lies west of the gulf.
•The Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary, once home to Bengal tigers, is located east of the gulf.
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