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Gomsi
28.0700° N, 95.3300° E
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Gomsi is an ancient archaeological site located between Rani Village and Sika Tode in East Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh, India. It is dated to the 13th-14th century by the Directorate of Research, Government of Arunachal Pradesh and is associated with the Chutia Kingdom. It is located at the field of Rani Village, about 15 km from the town of Pasighat. It might have acted as a checkpoint of the Chutia kingdom to keep peace in the region as well to control the trade exchanges at that period. There is also an ancient man-made pond(pukhuri) built as a part of the settlement.
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Chutia-period occupation
13th–14th century
Trial excavation (1995–96)
1995–96
Excavation (1996–97)
1996–97
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Defensive Structures
Water Management Features
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