| Profession | Archaeologist | 
| Physical Stats | 
| Height (approx.) | 5′ 6″ (167 cm) | 
| Eye Colour | Black | 
| Hair Colour | Black | 
| Career | 
| Award | 2019: Padma Shri by the Government of India 
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| Personal Life | 
| Date of Birth | 1 July 1952 (Tuesday) | 
| Age (as of 2024) | 72 Years | 
| Birthplace | Koduvally, Calicut, Kerala | 
| Zodiac sign | Cancer | 
| Nationality | Indian | 
| Hometown | Koduvally, Calicut, Kerala | 
| School | Government Higher Secondary School, Koduvally, Kerala | 
| College/University | • Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh • The School of Archaeology, Archaeological Survey of India, New Delhi
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| Educational Qualification | • Master’s degree in History from Aligarh Muslim University (1973–1975) • Postgraduate Diploma in Archaeology from the School of Archaeology, Archaeological Survey of India, New Delhi (1976–77)
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| Relationships & More | 
| Marital Status | Married | 
| Family | 
| Wife/Spouse | Rabiya Muhammad | 
| Children | Son(s)– Jamshedh Muhammed, Shaheen Muhammed | 
| Parents | Father– Beeran Kutty Haji Mother– Mariyam
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