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Question 4., , , , Explain in short the main features of Arikamedu, , settlement., , Answer., , Arikamedu:, , This is located in Pondicherry. Between 2200, and 1900 years ago, this site was a coastal, settlement., , A massive brick structure, which may have, been a warehouse, was found at the site., , Other finds (of Arikamedu) include pottery from, the Mediterranean region, such as amphorae, (tall double-handled jars that contained liquids, such as wine or oil) and stamped red-glazed, pottery, known as Arretine Ware, which was, named after a city in Italy (or ancient Roman, Empire). This was made by pressing which was, made locally though Roman designs were, used., , , , Roman lamps, glassware and gems have also, been found at the site (i.e., Arikamedu)., Small tanks have been found that were, probably dyeing vats, used to dye cloth., , , , There is plenty of evidence for the making of, beads from semi-precious stones and glass.