[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989) › v1.c19.s8.2 # An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c19.s8.2 An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v1.c19.s8.2 - **Language:** English ### [v1.c19.s8.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c19.s8.2) Excavation at KĀVERĪPAṬṬIṆAM, Dt Thanjavur, the sea-port of the Coḻa kings, brought to light the existence of a wharf. It is an I-shaped structure of kiln-fired brick answering the description of wharfs at Pūhār (Poompuhar) given in the Tamil epic \*Paṭṭinappālai\*. It consists of two platforms between which runs a channel flanked by two rows of wooden posts meant for anchoring boats. Amphorae \[11.19\], Coḻa coins with the emblem of tiger, stone beads and Roman coins are among the important finds. \[See also KILAYUR.\] - [Previous: v1.c19.s8.1](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c19.s8.1) - [Next: v1.c19.s8.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c19.s8.3) - [Up: v1.c19.s8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c19.s8) ## Linked texts (1) - [Paṭṭiṉappālai](https://indike.org/pramana/in.sangam.ten_idylls.pattinappalai) — Kaṭiyalūr Uruttiraṅkaṇṇaṉār, Tamil --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c19.s8.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v1.c19.s8.2) · Pramāṇa