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Tamil-Brahmi Inscription Discovery

April 4 , 2026 15 hrs 0 min 33 0

A potsherd with a Tamil-Brahmi inscription was discovered at Kumarikkal Palayam in Tiruppur district by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
The inscription is paleographically dated to the late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE.
The potsherd is a fragment of a black-and-red ware storage jar used in ancient times.
The inscription reads “Irumpurai,” which is linked to the Chera rulers of the Sangam period.
The excavation site shows evidence of Iron Age and Early Historic human habitation along with burial structures.
Other materials found include red-slipped ware, black-and-red ware, and russet-coated pottery.
A 26-feet tall menhir at the site may be declared a protected monument.