Ancient Dagger Found in Tamil Nadu
August 18 , 2021
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- 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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