KCHR Pattanam Archaeological Research

Activities at the Pattanam Archaeological Site witnessed enthusiastic participation from the young generation.

Students from Kesari Vayanashala Pooyyappalli, a locality closely connected to the Pattanam region, visited the site and actively engaged in heritage learning by observing museum-related activities. Their participation reflects the growing involvement of nearby communities in understanding and preserving local history.

The children interacted with internship participants, engaged in discussions on archaeology, and explored how archaeological materials are studied, documented, and preserved. Such interactions play an important role in inspiring the next generation to connect with cultural heritage and archaeological research.

These moments reflect meaningful exchanges between students, interns, and researchers, highlighting archaeological spaces as living centres of learning, interaction, and public engagement.

📸 Sharing glimpses from the visit at Pattanam.

The internship programme under the FYUGP initiative of UGC continues at the Kerala Council for Historical Research with active student participation and academic engagement.

We are pleased to share that the next batch of interns from Alphonsa College, Pala and Little Flower College, Guruvayur has successfully completed their internship at the KCHR Pattanam Campus.

As part of the Museum Ex*****on Initiative, the interns engaged in archaeological research activities, material studies, heritage documentation, and exhibition-related learning experiences. Working alongside the KCHR team, the students gained hands-on exposure to museum development processes and interdisciplinary research practices, making the internship a meaningful academic journey.

We thank the students for their enthusiastic participation and wish them continued success in their academic and professional paths.

Adding to the vibrant visits at KCHR Pattanam campus, we were delighted to welcome Walking Ferns to explore the historic Pattanam site. The young visitors explored the archaeological landscape, learning about the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of Pattanam through an interactive experience.Here are glimpses from their memorable visit.

Last week at the KCHR Pattanam campus, we had the privilege of welcoming research groups from different parts of the world to explore the historical importance of Pattanam.

Here are moments from the visit of the Greek research team to the Pattanam site.

The internship programme under the FYUGP initiative of UGC began at KCHR, where students are actively engaging in various academic and research activities of the institution.

As part of the programme, interns have joined the Pattanam Campus, participating in the Pattanam Archaeological Research Project and gaining exposure to archaeological field practices, material studies, and heritage documentation, supported by a dedicated and supportive team.

Students from Providence College and Pavanatma College, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru have commenced their internship, marking the beginning of an enriching academic journey at Pattanam.

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KCHR is offering internships as part of its Anappara Archaeological Excavation Programme. The last date for application is Oct 31, 2024.

Kerala Council for Historical Research : Kerala Council for Historical Research (KCHR) is offering internships as part of its Anappara Archaeological Programme.The programme will be based in the Idukki district of Kerala, and will run from Dec 1, 2024 to Jan 31, 2025. Participants will be required to stay in a remote location for the entir...

Archaeology Matters - A Field-based Narrative of Pattanam Excavations and Looking Ahead (ആര്‍ക്കിയോളജി പേപ്പര്‍ സീരീസ് - വാല്യം I), എന്ന പുസ്തകം കെ.സി.എച്ച്.ആര്‍ ചെയര്‍പേഴ്സണ്‍ പ്രൊഫ. കെ.എന്‍. ഗണേഷ്, കേരള ഭാഷാ ഇന്‍സ്റ്റിറ്റ്യൂട്ട് ഡയറക്ടര്‍ ഡോ. എം. സത്യന് നല്കികൊണ്ട് പ്രകാശനം ചെയ്തു. ഡോ. ദീനീഷ് കൃഷ്ണന്‍, ‍ഡോ. റേച്ചൽ എ. വര്‍ഗ്ഗീസ് എന്നിവര്‍ ഒരുമിച്ച് തയ്യാറാക്കിയ ആര്‍ക്കിയോളജി മാറ്റേഴ്സ് എന്ന പുസ്തകം പട്ടണം പുരാവസ്തു ഗവേഷണത്തിന്‍റെ പശ്ചാത്തലവും അതിന്‍റെ രീതീശാസ്ത്രവും സാമാന്യ ജനങ്ങള്‍ക്ക് മനസ്സിലാകുന്ന തരത്തിലാണ് വിവരിക്കുന്നത്.

𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 (𝐂𝐑𝐖) / 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐦

Pottery is the most abundant artifact category at Pattanam, as in any archaeological site. Ninety-nine percent of the unearthed artifacts from Pattanam include pottery, particularly Coarse Redware Ceramic (CRW). Coarse Redware Ceramic (CRW) refers to a type of pottery characterized by its coarse texture and reddish color. It is often found at archaeological sites and is typically associated with utilitarian purposes due to its durability and low cost of production. CRW is commonly used for making various household items such as pots, jars, bowls, dishes, plates, lids, lamps and other containers. This type of pottery is usually handmade or wheel-made and fired at relatively low temperatures between 650 and 800 °C, resulting in its distinctive appearance.
Pottery, a low-cost and easily breakable material, was produced in large quantities at Pattanam throughout its occupation, spanning the Early Historic, Medieval, and Modern Periods. Pottery sherds were abandoned within the settlement itself after use, as pottery does not decay easily, unlike organic materials. After firing, pottery is very well preserved in almost all conditions due to the clay's transformation into a sturdy, plastic nature. We assume that the majority of the CRW pottery from Pattanam must have been produced at Pattanam or its vicinity in the Lower Periyar delta of Kerala, and the clay is also procured from the close vicinity. The term 'local' is used to label this pottery group; we can also refer to them as regional pottery. From the archaeological excavations at Pattanam from 2007 to 2015, spanning nine seasons, nearly 4.5 million Coarse Redware body sherds and more than 500,000 diagnostic sherds, including rims, necks, handles, bases, decorated pieces, perforated pottery, lids, oven k***s, spouts, organically impressed pottery, edge-ground pottery, sherds with scripts, and sherds with graffiti, were unearthed. CRW pottery is valuable to archaeologists as it provides insights into ancient cultures, their daily lives, and their technological capabilities. The preliminary study on the Coarse Redware Ceramics from Pattanam is available in the Pattanam excavation interim reports of 2013, 2014, and 2015.
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𝐊𝐂𝐇𝐑 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞, 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐦
The mission of the KCHR Library & Research Resource Center, Pattanam is to facilitate the creation of new knowledge through the acquisition, organization, and distribution of knowledge resources. The following collection of documents including Books, Journals, and non-book primary documents are available for research in this library.
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𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲: Pattnam Excavation Documents, Basis Archaeology, Excavations, Archaeological Exploration, Antiquity, Pottery Studies, Archaeological Artefacts, Inscription, Archaeology theories and models, Scientific analysis in archaeology, Geoarchaeology, Landscape Archaeology, Archaeological Photography, Archaeological Documentation, Digital Archaeology, Experimental Archaeology, Ethno-archaeology, GIS, Lidar
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𝐍𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬: Sangam age coins, Panch-marked coins, Roman coins from India
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𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲: Early Script, Brahmi
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𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬: Maritime, Maritime History, West Asian Contacts, Silk Route, Spice Route, Mediterranean Contact
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𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Preservation and conservation of archaeological sites, Archaeological Ethics, Law of Heritage Tourism, Heritage Mapping and Conservation.
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𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬: Pre-modern Globalisation, Technological History, Art & Architecture, Cartographic studies
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𝐃𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐡- 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲: Dutch - Kerala, South India
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𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐞-𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲: Portuguese Kerala, South India
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𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲: Kerala History, Kerala Studies, Sangam Literature

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Cover Page Release of Archaeology Paper Series Vol I by Kerala Council for Historical Research

Archaeology Matters: A Field-based narrative of Pattanam Excavations and Looking Ahead by Dr. Dineesh Krishnan and Dr. Rachel A. Varghese