V Selvakumar
Biographic Data
| ID | 4534605 |
|---|---|
| NAME | V Selvakumar |
| GIVEN NAMES | V |
| FAMILY NAME | Selvakumar |
| SIGNATURE | SELVAKUMAR V |
| AFFILIATIONS | Tamil University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 41 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 11 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1998 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Archaeology of Marginalization in Indian History
It is possible to identify developments from the prehistoric period onward in India that led to the formation of agro-pastoral communities, state society, and a reduction in, as well as transformation of, the hunting-gathering modes of life. The formation of caste societies saw forest dwellers, called Ādivāsis or Scheduled Tribes today, being categorized as outsiders, residing in the fringes of the habitats of caste-based settled communities and …
Gardens of the Coromandel Coast
People-to-People Partnership in the Asia-Africa Growth Corridor
Palaeolithic occupation of southern Tamil Nadu, India
The use and relevance of archaeology in the post-modern world
The use and relevance of archaeology are often questioned by those in developing nations where economic development has a higher priority. Although archaeology is considered useful to contemporary society, it is not considered equivalent to privileged subjects such as science and technology, healthcare and economics. However, archaeology can be used to a certain extent for the development of the community in areas of tourism and education through…
Public Archaeology in India
The Thaikkal‐Kadakkarappally Boat
Recent excavations at Kadakkarappally in Kerala, south-west India, have unearthed the remains of an iron-fastened boat, believed to predate the earliest known records for the use of iron in South Asian boatbuilding. The design departs significantly from the traditional view of Indian watercraft, although the use of locally available timber and the suitability of the design for use in the backwaters that characterise the region suggest that it was…
Locating the ancient port of Muziris
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Hunter-Gatherer Adaptations in Madurai Region, Tamil Nadu, India
Archaeological investigations undertaken in the upper Gundar Basin (Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, India) between 1991 and 1996 have yielded evidence for the Mesolithic and Iron Age–Early Historic periods. The research has revealed that microlith-using hunter-gatherers continued to exist during the Iron Age and Early Historic periods, and interacted with agropastoral groups. This paper discusses the settlement system of Mesolithic hunter-gatherers…
Investigations into the Iron Age Early Historic Cultures Of The Upper Gundar Basin, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu, India
(2000). Investigations into the Iron Age Early Historic Cultures Of The Upper Gundar Basin, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu, India. South Asian Studies: Vol. 16, No. 1, pp. 119-132
Anthropological Investigations on An Iron Age Adult Male Skeleton from S. Pappinayakkanpatti, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu
This paper presents an account of morphometric and pathological observations made on a skeleton recovered from the Iron Age habitation-cum-burial site at S. Pappinayakkanpatti The individual represented is a mid dle aped adult male Robustness exhibited by this individual reflects the rigorous life style and mixed food habits The notable pathology is a wound scar on the parietal. possibly caused by a flat and sharp metal weapon Dental pathologies …
Locating the ancient port of Muziris
An abstract is not available for this content so a preview has been provided. Please use the Get access link above for information on how to access this content
The use and relevance of archaeology in the post-modern world
The use and relevance of archaeology are often questioned by those in developing nations where economic development has a higher priority. Although archaeology is considered useful to contemporary society, it is not considered equivalent to privileged subjects such as science and technology, healthcare and economics. However, archaeology can be used to a certain extent for the development of the community in areas of tourism and education through…
The Thaikkal‐Kadakkarappally Boat
Recent excavations at Kadakkarappally in Kerala, south-west India, have unearthed the remains of an iron-fastened boat, believed to predate the earliest known records for the use of iron in South Asian boatbuilding. The design departs significantly from the traditional view of Indian watercraft, although the use of locally available timber and the suitability of the design for use in the backwaters that characterise the region suggest that it was…
Hunter-Gatherer Adaptations in Madurai Region, Tamil Nadu, India
Archaeological investigations undertaken in the upper Gundar Basin (Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, India) between 1991 and 1996 have yielded evidence for the Mesolithic and Iron Age–Early Historic periods. The research has revealed that microlith-using hunter-gatherers continued to exist during the Iron Age and Early Historic periods, and interacted with agropastoral groups. This paper discusses the settlement system of Mesolithic hunter-gatherers…
Public Archaeology in India
Investigations into the Iron Age Early Historic Cultures Of The Upper Gundar Basin, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu, India
(2000). Investigations into the Iron Age Early Historic Cultures Of The Upper Gundar Basin, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu, India. South Asian Studies: Vol. 16, No. 1, pp. 119-132
Anthropological Investigations on An Iron Age Adult Male Skeleton from S. Pappinayakkanpatti, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu
This paper presents an account of morphometric and pathological observations made on a skeleton recovered from the Iron Age habitation-cum-burial site at S. Pappinayakkanpatti The individual represented is a mid dle aped adult male Robustness exhibited by this individual reflects the rigorous life style and mixed food habits The notable pathology is a wound scar on the parietal. possibly caused by a flat and sharp metal weapon Dental pathologies …
Anthropological Investigations on An Iron Age Adult Male Skeleton from S. Pappinayakkanpatti, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu
This paper presents an account of morphometric and pathological observations made on a skeleton recovered from the Iron Age habitation-cum-burial site at S. Pappinayakkanpatti The individual represented is a mid dle aped adult male Robustness exhibited by this individual reflects the rigorous life style and mixed food habits The notable pathology is a wound scar on the parietal. possibly caused by a flat and sharp metal weapon Dental pathologies …
Investigations into the Iron Age Early Historic Cultures Of The Upper Gundar Basin, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu, India
(2000). Investigations into the Iron Age Early Historic Cultures Of The Upper Gundar Basin, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu, India. South Asian Studies: Vol. 16, No. 1, pp. 119-132
Hunter-Gatherer Adaptations in Madurai Region, Tamil Nadu, India
Archaeological investigations undertaken in the upper Gundar Basin (Madurai district, Tamil Nadu, India) between 1991 and 1996 have yielded evidence for the Mesolithic and Iron Age–Early Historic periods. The research has revealed that microlith-using hunter-gatherers continued to exist during the Iron Age and Early Historic periods, and interacted with agropastoral groups. This paper discusses the settlement system of Mesolithic hunter-gatherers…
The Thaikkal‐Kadakkarappally Boat
Recent excavations at Kadakkarappally in Kerala, south-west India, have unearthed the remains of an iron-fastened boat, believed to predate the earliest known records for the use of iron in South Asian boatbuilding. The design departs significantly from the traditional view of Indian watercraft, although the use of locally available timber and the suitability of the design for use in the backwaters that characterise the region suggest that it was…
Locating the ancient port of Muziris
An abstract is not available for this content so a preview has been provided. Please use the Get access link above for information on how to access this content
Public Archaeology in India
The use and relevance of archaeology in the post-modern world
The use and relevance of archaeology are often questioned by those in developing nations where economic development has a higher priority. Although archaeology is considered useful to contemporary society, it is not considered equivalent to privileged subjects such as science and technology, healthcare and economics. However, archaeology can be used to a certain extent for the development of the community in areas of tourism and education through…
Palaeolithic occupation of southern Tamil Nadu, India
People-to-People Partnership in the Asia-Africa Growth Corridor
Gardens of the Coromandel Coast
Archaeology of Marginalization in Indian History
It is possible to identify developments from the prehistoric period onward in India that led to the formation of agro-pastoral communities, state society, and a reduction in, as well as transformation of, the hunting-gathering modes of life. The formation of caste societies saw forest dwellers, called Ādivāsis or Scheduled Tribes today, being categorized as outsiders, residing in the fringes of the habitats of caste-based settled communities and …
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