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August 1 , 2024
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- An ancient observatory is found at the State’s first astro-archaeological site in Ellanthankarai, Sivagangai.
- The huge burial site dating back to the megalithic period.
- This is the first astro-archaeological site in Tamil Nadu that reveals a clear observatory ground.
- This would then lead to a highly learned group called Tamil Arivargal who resided in the region.
- The earliest mention of these people is in the Tholkaappiyam.
- These people were well versed in astronomy.
- They would disseminate what they learnt to others and this form of learning was called Ainthiram, is also found in The Tholkaappiyam.
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