TNPSC Thervupettagam

Keeladi Heritage Site Preservation

July 22 , 2026 13 hrs 0 min 18 0
  • Tamil Nadu Tamil Development Minister visited the Keeladi excavation site and museum in Sivagangai district and highlighted the need to preserve and promote its historical importance.
  • Keeladi is an important archaeological site that provides evidence of the Sangam Age urban settlement and Tamil civilisation.
  • The site is associated with findings such as ancient artefacts, pottery, inscriptions and evidence of an organised settlement.
  • The Minister also visited Mangulam hillock, known for 3rd century BC Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions and ancient Jain monastic beds.
  • Inscriptions of Pandya King Nedunchezhian found at Mangulam provide evidence of Pandya rule during the Sangam period.

 

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