Ancient India's Lost Maritime Empire: 5000-Year Trade Networks REVEALED by Archaeologists

Описание: Archaeological experts reveal India's 5000-year maritime civilization and Southeast Asian trade networks. Discover C14 dating evidence of advanced boat-building from 2100 BC and cultural exchanges that shaped continents. Dr. Sunil Kumar Patnaik exposes archaeological proof while Professor K.K. Basa reveals glass bead trade spanning oceans. Essential viewing for history enthusiasts seeking authentic maritime heritage narratives.

Key Highlights
Archaeological evidence from 2100 BC maritime settlements
Ancient navigation systems and boat-building techniques
Cultural connections between India and Southeast Asia
Modern museum preservation strategies
Geopolitical implications of historical trade routes

Concepts Explored
Maritime archaeology, ancient trade networks, boat building technology, cultural exchange, heritage preservation, navigation systems, Southeast Asian relations, archaeological dating, traditional knowledge, geopolitical strategy

About Speakers
Panel 1:
Maritime History Locations, Ship Building, Navigation

Chairperson:Prof Kishore K Basa,Vice Chancellor, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, Baripada, Odisha

Dr Amit Kumar, Fellow, Nehru Memorial Museum and Library,N. Delhi

Dr. Lalatendu Das Mohapatra,Director cum Officer on Special Duty, High Court, Odisha

Cmde Odakkal Johnson, IN (Retd) and Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, Mumbai

Cmde Srikant B Kesnur, VSM (Retd)Director, Navy Historian & Former Director, Maritime Warfare Centre, Mumbai and Officer in Charge Naval history Project

Round Table 1:

Reconnecting with Maritime Traditions through MuseumsModerator: Dr. Shreyanka Basu, Advisor, MoC

Swarup Bhattacharyya, Anthropologist Ethnographer on Boats

Cdr Ninad Patherphekar, IN (Retd), Member Secretary, Managing Committee Maritime Mumbai Museum Society,Mumbai

Engg. Rajesh Ch. Mohanty, Superintendent Engg. Mahanadi South Division, Dept. of Water Resources, Director of OSMM, Cuttack

Panel 2:
Trade and Cultural Exchange
Chairperson: Prof Patit Paban Misra, Expert on SEA Culture, Former Professor at Sambalpur University,Odisha

Prof. Pankaj Jha,Professor & Dean (Research), Jindal School of International Affairs (JSIA), N.Delhi

Dr. Sunil Kumar Patnaik, Sr. Archaeologist & Historian, Director (Research), Institute of Maritime and SEA Studies, Govt. of Odisha

Rtn Nagi Manpreet Singh, President, ICIB and Ambassador (Outreach), India Knowledge Systems Division, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India

Cmde Somen Banerjee,DDG NCC Odisha

Cultural:
Samudramanthan by Karnataka Mahila Yakshagana
Cultural Team, SoA
Padma Vibhusan Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia

Topics covered
00:01:54: Introduction and Event Overview - Samudra Manthanam Maritime Heritage Symposium
00:06:00: Panel 1 Opening: Maritime History, Shipbuilding and Navigation with Professor K.K. Basa
00:17:30: Dr. Amit Kumar: India's Ancient Maritime Heritage and Trade Evidence
00:36:00: Dr. Lala Tendul Das Mahapatra: Odisha's Maritime Trade Networks and Cultural Connections
00:52:30: Commodore Johnson: Maritime Consciousness and Future Vision for Indian Naval Heritage
01:07:30: Commodore Keshnur: Military Maritime Perspective and Modern Indian Navy Legacy
01:57:25: Round Table 1: Reconnecting Maritime Traditions Through Museums
04:01:00: Panel 2: Trade and Culture - Professor Patitapavan Mishra chairs discussion
04:11:30: Professor Pankaj Jha: Decolonizing Maritime History and Indian Strategic Culture
04:24:00: Dr. Sunil Kumar Patnaik: Archaeological Evidence of East Coast Maritime Networks
04:35:30: Manpreet Singh: Modern Trade Connections and Cultural Diplomacy
04:49:30: Commander Suman Banerjee: Geopolitical Maritime Strategy and Pax Indica Vision

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