Keezhadi
2020 JUN 22
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IN NEWS:
- Skeletal remains of a child were excavated as part of Keeladi’s 6th phase excavation.
ABOUT KEEZHADI:
- It is a place in Sivaganga district in Tamilnadu.
- Cultural deposits unearthed during excavations at Keeladi could be safely dated to a period between 6th century BCE and 1st century CE.
- It is located on the river Vaigai.
- The excavations thus proved that urban civilization had existed in Tamil Nadu since the Sangam age.
- Beads of agate, Carnelian and quartz indicate that they had trade link with countries like Rome.
- The Tamil Brahmi letters found on pottery is all names of individuals such as, Thisan, Aadhan and Udhiran, which are typical of Sangam Age Tamil names.
PRELIMS QUESTION:
Q. ‘Keezhadi’ is a historical site located in:
- Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu
- Kerala
- Telengana
Answer to Prelims question