Archaeological Investigation at Kaliakair Upazila of Gazipur District in Bangladesh

Abstract

Documenting archaeological records and analysing the relationship between the archaeological sites in Kaliakair Upazila is the major concern of this research. Although archaeological excavations have been carried out in different parts of the country, most of the regions especially Gazipur remained unexplored. Important archaeological findings have recently been unearthed in the areas surrounding Matherchala and Dhol Samudra archaeological sites in Kaliakair by the Department of Archaeology. As various archaeological remains are scattered around this site it felt necessary to carry out an exploration to find out the actual history of the area in the light of ancient settlements and other archaeological evidences. The research undergoes a comprehensive and systematic archaeological investigation with the help of reviewing various historical sources in Kaliakair Upazila unearthed throughout the excavation. In this paper, the archaeological sites and artifacts discovered in the various villages of Kaliakair Upazila have been discussed in detail. Furthermore, using satellite images and GIS, the relationship between archaeological sites in the vicinity has been analyzed.