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When
we think of history we think of times gone by and something that cannot come back.
But, it’s not true as far as something’s are concerned. Who says history
is gone and can’t be brought back.
It lives as memories and historical
monuments bear testimony to this fact. History leaves its imprints in such a manner
that it reminds us of the days gone by how they might have been and assumptions
leads us to a world of magic and mystery.
Like wise every country has
a history to it and also the states that constitute the country have a similar
kind of history supporting it making it more cultural and traditionally rich.
One such great state rich in culture and history is Kerala.Legends, myths and
archeological findings combine to provide interesting evidence regarding the early
history of Kerala.
According to Prof. K V Krishna Ayyar, the famous Kerala
historian, "the discovery of microliths or small stone implements near Kozhikode
and Cochin point to the presence of man in Kerala as far back as 4000BC."
According to some more popular legendaries, Lord Vishnu, after slaying
and destroying the evil Kings, came down from the heavens in his incarnation in
the form of Parasuram. He did penance for waging the terrible war and threw his
axe into the sea.
And yes here is the origin of Kerala from this axe
that was thrown in anger. The place where the axe landed, from shaft to the blade,
came out from the sea as the rich and beautiful, full of green and serene atmosphere:
God’s own land of Kerala, a land of plenty and prosperity and also riches.
The factual history of Kerala and its Malabar cost - is closely linked with
its commerce and trade. This coast is by far one of the most prosperous areas
as
far as commerce and business is considered as it is closely linked with the passage
of the sea.
The geographical position of Kerala has also contributed
to its commercial and economical prosperity. The strip of land found a natural
barrier in the hills, which sealed off one longitudinal section, leaving it open
to access from the sea alone.
“Phoenicians” better known for
their trading abilities were the pioneer in the sea trade with Kerala. In 100BC
King Solomon's ships visited 'Ophix' (the modern Puvar, South of Thiruvanathapuram)
to trade indifferent kind of items like ivory, apes, sandalwood and peacocks.
One thing that every one loves to discover in Kerala are the spices
that its known for and nevertheless the fame of these Kerala spices brought the
Romans in 30AD to this state, who were followed by the Greeks, Arabs and the Chinese
who started taking interest in these species that were cultivated and manufactured
for different uses.
It was just not only for the domestic use of these
species that interested them but also the medicinal value that they carried along
for different cures and ailments.
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