History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c15.s1.70

c15.s1.70

The imported potteries found at Arikamedu are (*a*) Arretine wares from Italy and (*b*) amphorae from Italy or elsewhere in the Mediterranean. The former seems to belong approximately to A.D. 20—50. The lower strata bear local pottery. The date of occupation of the site has been presumed to lie between the end of 1st century B.C. and the beginning of 1st century A.D. The terminal date is believed to be near about A.D. 200. The site was later despoiled for bricks in the Middle Ages. *Cf. Fig.* 20 *a* and *b*.