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Where they famous for their pearl fisheries?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. What are pearls
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Explanation

The Pandyan kingdom, situated along the southern coast of India near the Gulf of Mannar, was world-famous in antiquity for its pearl fisheries. Ancient Greek, Roman, and Chinese travelers wrote extensively about the high-quality pearls harvested from the Pandyan coast.

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