Which ancient Roman and Greek seaport was Kollam Port founded as an alternative to?
Nelcynda
Muziris
Arikamedu
Barbarikon
Answer
Kollam Port was founded by Mar Sabor at Tangasseri in 825 as an alternative to the ancient Roman and Greek seaport of Nelcynda, also known as Kore-ke-ni Kollam, near Backare (Thevalakara).
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