Primus Pilus Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 What began as exploratory studies in Kerala, has thrown up enough artefacts and structures of two millennia old Indo-Roman trade era to delight archaeologists, who are looking for the lost port of Muziris. Archaeological teams in Pattanam village, near the port city of Kochi have been working on a site, which has yielded pottery, amphora, beads and other artefacts that are reminiscent of the ancient Romans... Daily India Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecimusCaesar Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 Information on the Romano-Indian trade links is increasing rapidly. It wasn't so long ago that I read some articles about the subject, unfortunately I forgot to save them and I don't know which site I came across that had them. The discovery of these finds opens up a whole new perspective on Roman trade. According to some sources, mercantile activities didn't reach Roman levels again in Europe till the 18th Century. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaius Octavius Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 St. Thomas (the Apostle) is said to have introduced Christianity (the Malabar Rite) to India. If he could go there, it is not surprising that Romans travelled to India and perhaps settled there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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