TNPSC Thervupettagam

Artefacts uncovered at Alagankualm

September 29 , 2017 2617 days 1604 0
  • The 5month excavations carried out at Alagankulam, located on the confluence point of the Vaigai river and Bay of Bengal in Ramanathapuram district.
  • The antiquities and structures found at Alagankulam prove that there existed an urban civilisation, Industries and trade connections to overseas countries.
  • The discovery of burnt brick structures proves that people used such bricks during the Sangam period in Tamil Nadu.
  • A cross symbol-inscribed seal shows that it must have been used by the Romans who had landed here for trade.

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