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Karivalamvanthanallur Excavation Findings
July 21 , 2026
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- Excavations at Karivalamvanthanallur in Tenkasi district have uncovered evidence of continuous human occupation from the Stone Age to the Sangam Age.
- The excavation is being carried out by the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology (TNSDA), which has opened 18 trenches at the site.
- Archaeologists have found microlithic stone tools, brick structures, iron-working remains, and craft-production workshops, indicating long-term settlement and industrial activity.
- The discoveries suggest that the site was an important centre for craft production, iron technology, and trade during the Sangam period.
- The excavation is part of Tamil Nadu's wider archaeological programme, which also includes the Keeladi excavations.
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