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ASI Protected
Keeladi Archaeological Site
Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu
6th Century BCE
Pushes Tamil urban civilization back to 6th century BCE — 300 years earlier than previously thought. The "Indus Valley of South India."
Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.
Details
- Dynasty
- Misc Historic
- Style
- Sangam Age
- Primary Deity
- N/A
- Languages
- Tamil, Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Tamil, Grantha
Historical Significance
Indus Valley of South India. Rewrote Tamil history. 6th century BCE urban site. Sangam Age evidence
Architectural Features
Ancient urban ruinsTamil-Brahmi scriptIron smelting evidenceAncient drainage