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Budget 2026 - Adichanallur archaeological site
February 4 , 2026
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- The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed the development of 15 archaeological sites across the country into vibrant and experiential cultural destinations.
- It will include Lothal, Dholavira, Rakhigarhi, Adichanallur, Sarnath, Hastinapur, and Leh Palace.
- Among the selected sites are Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC) sites such as Rakhigarhi in Haryana, and Dholavira and Lothal in Gujarat.
- It also includes Buddhist sites in Uttar Pradesh, such as Sarnath and Hastinapur.
- Adichanallur, one of India's oldest archaeological sites, is located in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi district along the banks of the Thamirabharani River.
- It offers insights into early Iron Age life and ancient Tamil Civilisation.
- It was the first site in India where the ASI installed walk-through ramps along the excavated area.
- Adichanallur is best known for its urn burials, large clay pots used to bury the dead, often accompanied by iron tools, ornaments, and pottery.
- These urns were first discovered in the late 19th century by British archaeologist Alexander Rea.
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