In 2007, a small area near the northern gate of Dwarkadheesh temple was also chosen for the excavation. The entire excavation was conducted meticulously to document antiquity in-situ. A deposit of about 10 meters having, 26 layers was excavated. Antiquities recovered from this small excavation included iron objects, beads, copper objects, rings, etc. Besides, potteries recovered during the excavation were also examined and studied thoroughly. The officials said that a group of nine archaeologists selected from different parts of the country are participating in the ongoing investigations. They are also being trained in the field of underwater archaeology to expend activities of the Underwater Archaeology Wing. Divers participating in the team also include three women divers; Assistant Superintending Archaeologist of the Underwater Archaeology Wing Aprajita Sharma, Assistant Superintending Archaeologist Poonam Vind and Assistant Archaeologist Rajkumari Barbina.Director Excavations and Exploration Hemasagar A Naik is also associated with the excavations. The team is conducting their survey under the most experienced underwater archaeologist in the country Professor Tripathi.The fresh attempt to study underwater archeology in the state assumes significance as last year in February Prime Minister Narendra Modi went scuba diving off the Panchkui beach coast to perform prayers at ancient Dwarka city belonging to Lord Krishna, which is submerged in the waters.The ASI has accorded permission for a year to undertake investigation. The unit has been at the forefront of underwater archaeological research since the 1980s.Since 2001, the wing has been conducting explorations at different sites such as Bangaram Island (Lakshadweep), Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu), Dwarka (Gujarat), Loktak Lake (Manipur), and Elephanta Island (Maharashtra). Archaeologists of UAW have also collaborated with the Indian Navy (IN) and other government organizations for the study and protection of underwater cultural heritage.
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