P.J.Cherian made false claims and statements that ceramics from Yemen have been excavated from Pattanam (The Hindu 01-05-2004 Kochi edition) Now he denies such discoveries(KCHR Annual Report 2009-2010). Such bombastic statements are given to media to magnify the importance of the site and generate public sensation. Imported ceramic experts such as Dr. Roberta Tomber involved in Pattanam excavations are responsible for such superfluous statements which brings disgrace to the archaeological community
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