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Pattinamarudhur Archaeological Site
May 20 , 2026
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- Around 1,500 artefacts were recently excavated at Pattinamarudhur, located near the coast of Thoothukudi Archaeological Site, by the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology.
- The excavation found ancient coins, porcelain pottery pieces, shell ornaments and figurines.
- Experts believe Pattinamarudhur was an important coastal trade centre similar to Korkai, the ancient port of the Early Pandyas.
- Korkai was famous during the Sangam Age for pearl fishing and trade with the Roman Empire and the Far East regions.
- The discoveries show that the region had different cultural phases and active maritime trade in ancient times.
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