A bone point, probably used as a tool for weaving, and a tiny broken piece of gold, have been unearthed by archaeologists at Porpanaikottai in Pudukottai district.
Significantly, the archaeologists found a gold stud in floral design at the site during the first season of excavation in 2023.
So far around 1,743 antiquities, including hopscotches, glass beads and bangles, soapstone beads, crystal beads, iron nails, terracotta wheel, antimony rod, copper coins, rubbing stone etc found in this site.