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Porpanai kottai – circular brick structure

August 15 , 2023 469 days 627 0
  • A portion of a circular brick structure has been unearthed by archaeologists at Porpanaikottai
  • It is a Sangam-age site in Pudukkottai district.
  • Potsherds, comprising glazed ware, blackware, black and red ware, roof tiles, perforated ware and three pieces of rouletted ware, a distinctive type of decorated pottery, have also been found.
  • A hopscotch made of rouletted ware is a rare and important find.
  • A Sangam-age fort is believed to have existed here.
  • A habitation mound, spread over 1.26 hectares, is believed to have existed within the fort.

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