Ancient Sciences And Archaeology: Journal Of The Ancient Sciencs And Archaeological Society Of India : Vol. 2

This volume includes the articles presented on the occasion of the Second National Conference on Ancient Sciences and Archaeology held from 27th to 28th January, 2006 at Sri Parasakthi College for Women, Courtallam. Scholars from different parts of the country took part in the academic deliberations and presented papers on various topics of Ancient Sciences and Archaeology. It was aimed at the interactions of the scholars on different issues and the recent researchers done in the field of Archaeology, Ancient Mathematics, Ancient Physics, Archaeologyical Chemistry, Ancient Medicine, Ancient Metallurgy, Ancient Engineering, Ancient Biology, Ancient Economics and Commerce, Epigraphy, History, Numismatics, Onomastics, Computer Analysis of Ancient Data, Science in Sanskrit and other langauges, literature, etc.
About Author :
Born on 15th July 1941, Dr. Sampath had his graduation and post-graduation from Madras University. He took his Doctorate degree from Karnatak University in 1976. He has taken the Post Graduate Diplomas in Geography, Anthropology and Sanskrit from the University of Madras. He served as an Epigraphist in the Dept. of Archaeology Govt. of Madras, French Institute of Indology, Pondicherry, University of Mysore and in the Archaeological Survey of India. He has authored the book on Chittoor Through The Ages and contributed over 100 research papers which cover on diverse fields such as political history, socio-economic hisotry, religious history, art and architecture, numismatics, archaeology, onomastics and epigraphy. As one of the editors of Epigraphia Carnatica volumes his contributions to Tamil and Kannada epigrahpy is rich.
Contents :
Editorial Contributors Inaugural Address-Samaresh Bahdyopadhyay Presidential Address Evolution of Numerals and Numeric Methods A Note on Commentary of Bija Pallavam in Sanskrit Number Theory ina Phrase of Sri Desika Asterisms and Constellation of Ancient Tamil Astronomy Exploration and Excavation of Neolithic Sites in Tamil Nadu Glimpses of Tuticorin District from the Light of Archaeological Sources Pottery Industry Roman Wine used in Ramnad District The Origin of Coinage in India Scientific Analysis of Ancient Metal Objects Ancient Indian Currency and Exchange Speical Features of Meetei Script The Accession of Kutottunga I to the Chola Throne Ainnurruvar and Tisai Ayiraltu Aunnurruvar Guilds Traders Involved in Commercial Activiites in Western India Mercantile Guilds in Tamil Country Education in Ancient Tamil Nadu Water Management in Rayualasima under the Rayas of Vijaynagar Urbanization of Tirupati Tenkasi Temple and Its Inscriptions The Temple-Its Economic Prospects Rama Myth and Its Literary Impact Economic Conditions in the Kaveri Delta Radiometirc Technology in the Age Determinantion of Archaeological Objects Chemical Treatment Adapted for Restoration and Preservation of Ancient Paintings Vaidyachintamani History of Fishing in Ancient India Traditional Phytomedicine of Zingiberaceae in Tamil Literature Knowledge of Anatomy in Ancient India Sanskritisation of Place Names in Medieval Kerala Analysis of Images of External Pixe Technique Noise Reduction Through Multiple Filtering Anthropological Collections of Dolmens and Tombs in Palani Hills Archaeology, Anthropology and Barrier Reefs Early native Tribes of Pothigai Hills Centres of Trade Activities in Tamil Nadu Some Tantric Aspects as Revealed from Inscriptions and Sculptures Marginalisation of Women in Workforce Danish Settlement in Tranquebar The Ancient Script in Kharoshti Rare Inscription on the Throat of Yajna Varaha at Eran Fossils-Direct Evidence of Evolution Temple Women in Medival Inscriptions Chitrakavigal Through Inscriptions Scientific Foundations of Temple Rituals India's Ancient Cambodian Connection: The Archaeological Perspective and Problems of Interpretation Ceremonial Food Valanchuli -Interesting observations A Study fo Saka/Scythian Elements in the Early Art of North Western India Recent Discoveries at Tirunedungalam Recent Landmark Inscription in Tamil Nadu Veda Pramanyam (The Vedic Authority) Kshatriya Kinship and Agrarian Community