Archaeological Sabbotage ? P.J.Cherian Claims the Oldest Pier in the World has been Excavated at Pattanam(The New Indian Express-29-09-2011 Thiruvananthapuram) .

Until recently this Wharf or Pier   and  canoe   werewidely publicized by P.J.Cherian  and his crew as evidence of maritime trade from Pattanam.  ( Year 2007-photos)

 Canoe excavated at Pattanam during the 2007 excavations 
It is felt that the trenches were  conveniently dug in a manner to help take suitable photographs to give an impression to  the outside world that a wharf or a pier  and canoe has been excavated at Pattanam. After taking photographs and convincing the outside world the structure has been demolished.

                                     

                                               Empty  Trenches  at Pattanam  (2011)                                             

 

Where is the  Residential Complex  Claimed by Cherian?

                                           Where is the Warehouse Claimed by Cherian ?

                                         Where is the Wharf  and Pier Excavated by Cherian?

  The Demolished Remains of the so called  Wharf Structure Deposited Near the Trenches