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   There is no doubt there were sea trade connections with middle east.   
      
   The historical facts are that metal working originated in middle east.  So   
   it is quite possible sea route was one way for it to begin to show up in s.   
   asia.   
      
   If so it also excludes any vedic connection.  They were nomatic cattle   
   herders who came after indus cultures had come and gone.   
      
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