TNPSC Thervupettagam

Archaeological excavations

January 18 , 2021 1410 days 5930 0
  • The Tamilnadu Archaeological Department has decided to launch excavations at seven more sites and field studies in two places.
  • This is the first time the State will have more than 10 excavation projects by different agencies, including the State Archaeology Department and various universities.
  • The excavations would be carried out in
    • Keeladi and surrounding areas in Sivaganga district,
    • Adichanallur, Sivakalai, Korkai and surrounding areas in Thoothukudi district,
    • Kodumanal in Erode district,
    • Mayiladumparai in Krishnagiri district,
    • Gangaikondacholapuram and Maligaimedu in Ariyalur district.
  • One field study will be conducted to find new Stone Age sites in Krishngiri, Vellore, Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai and Salem districts.
  • Another field study will be done in Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts to find the Thamiraparani river civilization.
  • Sharma Centre for Heritage Education has sought permission for excavation in Chenrayanpalayam in Tiruvallur district while Alagappa University has proposed to excavate in Ilanthakarai in Sivaganga district.
  • Tamil University has submitted a proposal for Moolapalayam in Coimbatore district; the University of Madras for Vasalai in Vellore district and Tamil Nadu Open University for Porpanaikottai in Pudukottai.

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