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When was Keeladi found?
Carbon dating of charcoal found at the Keezhadi site in February 2017 established that the settlement there belonged to 200 BC. The excavations thus proved that urban civilisation had existed in Tamil Nadu since the Sangam age.
How old is vaigai?
2,600 years old
This means the Porunai River (Thamirabarani) civilisation in Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts of Tamil Nadu dates back to 3,200 years old, much older than the Vaigai River civilisation, which is believed to be 2,600 years old.
Who found Keeladi?
Amarnath Ramakrishna
Keezhadi excavation site
| History | |
|---|---|
| Cultures | Sangam period |
| Site notes | |
| Excavation dates | 2015–present |
| Archaeologists | Amarnath Ramakrishna |
How old is Indus civilization?
8,000 years old
Scientists from IIT-Kharagpur and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) have uncovered evidence that the Indus Valley Civilization is at least 8,000 years old, and not 5,500 years old, taking root well before the Egyptian (7000BC to 3000BC) and Mesopotamian (6500BC to 3100BC) civilizations.
Where is Adichanallur?
Thoothukudi district
Adichanallur (ஆதிச்சநல்லூர்) is an archaeological site in Thoothukudi district in Tamil Nadu, India that has been the site of a number of very important archaeological finds. Korkai, the capital of the Early Pandyan Kingdom, is located about 15 km from Adichanallur.
How old is the Keeladi civilization?
This means it is about 2,200 years old and flourished during the Pandya dynasty that spanned between 300 BCE and 1650 CE in southern India. The Keeladi civilization was rich and flourished on the banks of Vaigai.
How old is Keeladi in Tamil Nadu?
It is believed ancient towns of Manalur and Kondagai are associated with the region. As per carbon dating from the excavation the Keeladi site is estimated to be from 3rd century BC to 10th century AD. This means it is about 2,200 years old and flourished during the Pandya dynasty that spanned between 300 BCE and 1650 CE in southern India.
Why is the Keeladi excavation important?
With the Keeladi excavation it is believed the era did exist. The developed farming, trade links with developed civilizations and planned urban settlements prove the era was more advanced in time than the Aryan civilization, which was based on grazing cattle, temporary civilization and nomadic life.
What did the discovery at Keeladi reveal about ancient Tamil civilization?
Various fish inscription in pottery shows the civilization belongs to the Pandya kingdom. It surely a moment of pride for Tamil people, as the discovery at Keeladi had revealed the fact that their ancestors have attained literacy or learned the art of writing as early as the 6th century BCE.