Kindar Kheda
The village Kindar Kheda is situated about 20 km northwest of the present town of Porbandar and it is approachable by road from Porbandar. Archaeological site is under cultivation and located on the eastern side of village. A Sun temple of the 9th century AD of post Maitraka period is situated on the site. Southern side of the site is low lying area and marked in the map.
In the coarse of the exploration a late Harappan site was located near Kindar Kheda. Geographically, the site is located adjacent to a depressed area, which continuously runs up to the Porbandar and Kindari Creek. A study of an old map (from State Archive Porbandar) dating back to 1856 suggests that this area was flooded during high tide in the past. The findings during the exploration indicate possibility of the existence of an ancient port at Kindar Kheda during Harappan period.
Stone anchor
It is made on an irregular limestone block, which is circular to some extent. The anchor is lying on the western side of the temple near a well and it was recovered in 2002 while ploughing the field. The stone has been pursed in the center and the hole is circular in shape. The hole is smooth and it is widened on the other side suggesting an extensive use of this stone anchor. The shape and size of the stone suggest this would have served as an anchor. However, it is difficult to ascertain any date to this anchor, as it has not been found from straitigraphic position. Stone tools and other stone artifacts
Five stone tools, one blade, 2 points and 2 fluted cores have been recovered from the area. All of them are made on quartz. They are marked by the well defined flaked and negative flake scares and striking platform on the surface with sharp edges. A few of them have encrustation.
Besides above tools one carnelian bead, hexagonal in shape and a cross hole is also recovered. Similar type of artifacts has been reported from several other protohistoric and historical period sites. A rubber stone, which is circular in shape, has been collected from the section. This is made on limestone. A side, which is smooth and other side it is porous and rough.
The village Kindar Kheda is situated about 20 km northwest of the present town of Porbandar and it is approachable by road from Porbandar. Archaeological site is under cultivation and located on the eastern side of village. A Sun temple of the 9th century AD of post Maitraka period is situated on the site. Southern side of the site is low lying area and marked in the map.
In the coarse of the exploration a late Harappan site was located near Kindar Kheda. Geographically, the site is located adjacent to a depressed area, which continuously runs up to the Porbandar and Kindari Creek. A study of an old map (from State Archive Porbandar) dating back to 1856 suggests that this area was flooded during high tide in the past. The findings during the exploration indicate possibility of the existence of an ancient port at Kindar Kheda during Harappan period.
Stone anchor
It is made on an irregular limestone block, which is circular to some extent. The anchor is lying on the western side of the temple near a well and it was recovered in 2002 while ploughing the field. The stone has been pursed in the center and the hole is circular in shape. The hole is smooth and it is widened on the other side suggesting an extensive use of this stone anchor. The shape and size of the stone suggest this would have served as an anchor. However, it is difficult to ascertain any date to this anchor, as it has not been found from straitigraphic position. Stone tools and other stone artifacts
Five stone tools, one blade, 2 points and 2 fluted cores have been recovered from the area. All of them are made on quartz. They are marked by the well defined flaked and negative flake scares and striking platform on the surface with sharp edges. A few of them have encrustation.
Besides above tools one carnelian bead, hexagonal in shape and a cross hole is also recovered. Similar type of artifacts has been reported from several other protohistoric and historical period sites. A rubber stone, which is circular in shape, has been collected from the section. This is made on limestone. A side, which is smooth and other side it is porous and rough.