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Ancient Dagger Found in Tamil Nadu

August 18 , 2021 1199 days 1042 0
  • A rusted iron dagger preserved in a burial urn was discovered in Konthagai village, Tamil Nadu.
  • Konthagai is considered as a burial site for the Keeladi civilization.
  • Burial urns filled with bones, weapons and other objects were discovered there.
  • This type of weapon was used by warriors during the Sangam period (3rd century BCE - 3rd century CE).
  • Based on the archaeological evidence, some researchers now say the Sangam period began earlier than previously thought, around 600 B.C.E.

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