[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) › v2.c42.129 # An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c42.129 An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c42.129 - **Language:** English ### [v2.c42.129](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c42.129) \*\*Pallavamedu\*\*, Dt Chingleput. Excavation at this site traditionally associated with the Pallavas revealed three Pds of occupation. Pd I was characterized by the occurrence of a red ware in varying shades, a terracotta human figurine and shell bangles. Pd II had two structural phases represented by a mud platform and floorings. Notable finds included potsherds with graffiti \[20.1\], red and black wares and beads of crystal and glass. Pd III produced glass beads, stucco pieces a tiny and pottery similar to that of the earlier period. The structural remains consisted of a large dump extending to 20 m obviously representing the debris of a building of the end of the Pallava rule in \*c.\* 9th century. \*IAR 1953-4\*; \*1970-1\*. - [Previous: v2.c42.128](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c42.128) - [Next: v2.c42.130](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c42.130) - [Up: v2.c42](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c42) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c42.129](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.ghosh-1989.v2.c42.129) · Pramāṇa