Medieval age structure and objects found in Dwarka
Himanshu Kaushik
[ 16 Feb, 2007 1537hrs ISTTIMES NEWS NETWORK ]

DWARKA (JAMNAGAR): The recovery of structural remains of medieval
age by underwater wing of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) off
the coast of this pilgrim town has once again raised hopes of the
discovery of Lord Krishna's legendary city of Dwarka that is
reported to have submerged.

The recent off-shore excavation by ASI has revealed a structure of
stone blocks with post holes to fit wood. Moreover, the team
excavating the area have found coins, pottery, pieces of bangles and
toys.

Alok Tripathi of the ASI said that the excavation near the northern
gate of Dwarkadish temple has revealed some structural remains of
medieval age. Excavation work is on at three places near the temple.

Tripathi said that they are in the process of cleaning the coins and
were studying the stone structures, which were found 10 days ago.

Officials said that, at present, the team had taken up excavation
work up to eight metres and so far they have dug up till two metres
only.

This was the third excavation in the area so far. The first was
taken up in 1963 by the then ASI director Hasmukh Sakaria during
which clay toys were found.

In the late 1970s, the then ASI director S K Rao had taken up
excavation work in the area.

Officials said that the discovery is an important landmark as it set
to rest the doubts expressed by historians about the very existence
of the legendary Dwarka city.

Officials said that the third excavation began on January 1, 2007.
Officials said that the current excavation would definitely help
them reach some conclusion.