- Muralitharan Kasi Viswanathan
- BBC Tamil
The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M.K. Stalin has announced.
In this connection, the Chief Minister M.K. Stalin made this statement in a statement issued today.
“Recent excavations at Keezhadi, Alagankulam, Korkai, Sivakalai, Adichanallur, Kodumanal, Mayiladuthurai, Gangaikonda Cholapuram have taken the antiquity of Tamil Nadu forward for centuries with a new chronology.
The bottom excavation is a precursor to other excavations. BC in the Gangetic plain so far. There were hypotheses that “urbanization” in Tamil Nadu did not exist in the sixth century, and that the Brahmi script originated with Maurya.
The period of the husked pearls found in the old man’s tomb of Shiva dates back to BC. Found to be one thousand one hundred and fifty-five.
It was announced in the Legislature on 8-9-2021 that scientific studies can confirm that the Tamiraparani riverine civilization, known as “Tan Porunai”, is three thousand two hundred years old.
Following this, it is planned to excavate archeological sites covering all parts of Tamil Nadu from prehistoric times to prehistoric times. The following seven sites are currently being excavated in that category by 2022.
1. Lower and surrounding areas (Kondagai, Agaram, Manalur), Sivagangai District – Phase VIII
2. Sivakalai, Thoothukudi District – Phase III
3. Gangaikonda Cholapuram, Ariyalur District- Phase II
4. Mayiladuthurai, Krishnagiri District- Phase II
5. Vembakkottai, Virudhunagar District – Phase I.
6. Tulukkarpatti, Tirunelveli District- Phase I.
7. Perumbalai, Dharmapuri District- First Phase
In addition, a forensic survey is planned on the coast opposite the mouth of the Tamiraparani River. As a first step, a marine survey will be conducted in collaboration with the Indian Oceanography University and the National Institute of Marine Technology to explore the archeological sites of the Sangakkala Port.
The excavations will begin in the first week of February and last until the end of September. In addition, Rs. 5 crore allocated in the budget for this purpose will be used for excavations, excavations and field research to identify the Sangam-era port of call, ”the Chief Minister said in a statement.
The next excavations will take place at Sivagala, Gangaikonda Cholapuram and Mayiladuthurai, where excavations have already been announced. New excavations are to be started at the remaining Tulukarpatti, Vembakkottai and Perumbalai.
Image source, KERALA COUNCIL FOR HISTORICAL RESEARCH
Biological ridge of Tulukarpatti
Tulukarpatti is located on the left bank of the Nambi River, 6 km southeast of Valliyoor in Tirunelveli District. 2.5 on the road from here to Kannanallur. A biological ridge is found at a distance of km. This area is called Vilangadu. This biological plateau dates back to the Iron and Early Prehistoric period and is spread over an area of 12 hectares at a height of 2.5 m.
Here you will find red, black-and-red, black-and-white, black-and-red tiles, and tiles and symbols. The State Archaeological Survey of India has decided to conduct archeological excavations based on the rare artifacts found in the area.
The excavation will be carried out to trace the formation of the archeological site, the settlement system and the nature of the archeology. One of the purposes of the study was to trace the roots of the Iron Age culture to the banks of the Nambi River. This archeological site is believed to belong to the contemporary of the Shiva and Adichanallur archeological sites.
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Micro stone archeological mound of Vembakottai
Virudhunagar District, 15 km south of Sivakasi. Vembakkottai is a village located on the left bank of the river Vaiparu in the distance. Covering an area of 25 acres, this area is also known as Mettukkadu and Uchchimedu. Signs of people living here from the Stone Age to the Middle Ages continue to emerge on this archeological mound. The archeological mound is located at a height of 2 m from the present site. Iron-clad tiles are plentiful here. In addition, immaculate tools, various types of beads, ornate conical bracelets, earrings, earthenware discs, and iron scraps are also available.
The purpose of the excavation is to collect a large number of gemstones over time.
Most of the northern border of the Congo
Dharmapuri District Pennagaram – Located on the left bank of the river Palaru, 25 km from Pennagaram on the Melachery Road. Most. This historically significant town is considered to be the northern border of the Congo.
Image source, KERALA COUNCIL FOR HISTORICAL RESEARCH
The archeological site here is spread over an area of 75 acres at a height of 3 to 4 meters from the present geological formation. Immat is available in black-and-red tile, black tile, red-plated tile, and red tile.
There is an Emakkadu area opposite the Semmanur Shiva Temple. When the canal was recently cut in the middle of the Emakattu area, more than 50 inscriptions were found in the high field.
It is believed that a better understanding of the early historical period can be gained through the archeology found in this area. The excavations will be carried out with the aim of revealing the formation, settlement and nature of the archeological site of this archeological site. The state government has also stated that the purpose of the excavation is to trace the roots of the Iron Age culture to the river banks of the lake.