Archaeological excavations set to begin in seven more places in Tamil Nadu
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A research to set up the Thamiraparani river civilization may even be performed in Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts
Encouraged by the archaeological findings in Keeladi that testified to the existence of an historical city Tamil civilisation, the Department of Archaeology has determined to launch excavations at seven more websites and discipline research in two places.
“The Central Advisory Board for Archaeology (CABA) granted permission for the projects on January 5. 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,” mentioned T. Udayachandran, Principal Secretary and Commissioner of the Department.
The Tamil Nadu authorities has allotted ₹3 crore this 12 months, for finishing up excavations in the State.
Mr. Udayachandran mentioned excavations can be carried out in Keeladi and surrounding areas in Sivaganga district, Adichanallur and surrounding areas, Sivakalai and surrounding areas and Korkai and surrounding areas in Thoothukudi district, Kodumanal in Erode district, Mayiladumparai in Krishnagiri district in addition to Gangaikondacholapuram and Maligaimedu in Ariyalur district.
One fireld research can be performed to discover new Stone Age websites in Krishngiri, Vellore, Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai and Salem districts. Another discipline research can be finished in Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts to discover the Thamiraparani river civilisation.
“The excavations and field studies ares a milestone in the efforts to restore the ancient cultural greatness of Tamil through scientific methods,” Mr Udayachandran defined. He mentioned that apart from the excavations and research, proposals for excavations by universities, departments and companies, have additionally been despatched to CABA.
Sharma Centre for Heritage Education has sought permission for excavation in Chenrayanpalayam in Tiruvallur district whereas 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.
Mr. Udayachandran mentioned there was a renewed curiosity in archaeology and tradition in the State and the brand new excavations would assist reveal the pluralist tradition of Tamil Nadu to the world.
