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Which Wheeler excavation site is in India?

  • Mohenjo-daro

  • Taj Mahal

  • Arikamedu

  • Elephanta Caves

Answer

Arikamedu is an ancient settlement in Southern India that was excavated by Mortimer Wheeler in the 1940s. It is believed to be the site of an ancient port city that flourished between the 2nd century BCE and the 2nd century CE. Evidence suggests that Arikamedu was a major center for trade and cultural exchange between India and the Roman Empire.
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