- Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu virtually launched archaeological excavations in eight locations across Tamil Nadu.
- The Chief Minister also released the findings of the Perumbalai excavations and a report on Tamil Nadu Inscriptions Volume XXVIII.
- The sites are:
- Keeladi and its cluster (Kondagai) in Sivaganga district
- Vembakottai in Virudhunagar district
- Kilnamandi in Tiruvannamalai district
- Porpanaikottai in Pudukottai district
- Tirumalapuram in Tenkasi district
- Sennanur in Krishnagiri district
- Kongalnagaram in Tiruppur district
- Marungur in Cuddalore district.
Vaigai Valley civilisation-Keeladi Excavation Site
- The Keeladi excavation site has provided significant insights into the urbanisation of ancient India during the Sangam era.
- The artefacts unearthed, including pottery, beads, and inscriptions, indicate a sophisticated civilization with evidence of literacy and trade.
- The location of Keeladi on the banks of the Vaigai River suggests its strategic importance for maritime trade, including potential connections with Roman civilization.
Dig Deeper: Compare Vaigai Valley Civilisation with Indus Valley civilisation and Mahajanpadas.
