Keeladi Excavation Unearths 3rd Century BC Pot: New Insights into Ancient Tamil Civilization
TNN / May 18, 2026, 23:48 (IST)
Excitement brews at Keeladi as a nearly 2,300-year-old, perfectly preserved circular pot, dating to the 3rd century BC, was unearthed. This significant find, along with other intact pottery, points to a thriving urban settlement that existed for 800 years. Archaeologists believe this site is revolutionizing Tamil Nadu's understanding of ancient history.