| Pabumath | |
| Settlement Type: | Archaeological site |
| Pushpin Map: | India |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | India |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | Gujarath |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Kutch |
| Subdivision Type3: | Taluka |
| Subdivision Name3: | Nakhtrana |
| Timezone: | Indian Standard Time |
| Utc Offset: | +5.30 |
| Coordinates: | 23.6167°N 101°W |
Pabumath is an Indus Valley civilisation archaeological site near Suvai village in Rapar Taluka of Kutch district, Gujarat, India.[1]
Archaeological Survey of India has undertaken excavation at this location during 1977–78,1978–79,1980-81.[2]
A large building complex, unicorn seal, shell bangles, beads, copper bangles, needles, antimony rods, steatite micro beads; pottery include large and medium size jars, beaker, dishes, dish-on-stand, perforated jars etc.; fine red pottery with black painted designs etc. were found during 1980-81 excavations.[1] Animal remains of cattle, buffalo, fish, sheep, wild pig and rabbit were also found.[1]
This site is in Kutch district, where several other IVC sites such as Dholavira, Desalpur, Surkotada etc. are located.[3] Evidence of fortification was found at this site as well as at Desalpur, Netra-Khissar, Surkotada, Dholavira, Kotada, Meghpar, Sevakia, Chitrod, Kanmer etc.[4] which are nearby IVC sites.
Location of Indus Valley Civilisation sites near Pabumath [5]