Was Keeladi, an ancient South Indian Civilised culture?
The Keeladi controversy refers to the political, historical, and cultural debates surrounding the archaeological excavations at Keeladi, a village near Sivaganga in Tamil Nadu, India. The conventional narratives of early Indian civilization that are centered on the North face challenges because these excavations have revealed evidence of an ancient urban civilization in southern India that dates at least to the sixth century BCE. Here’s a detailed breakdown: 🏺 What is Keeladi? The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology carried out excavations at Keeladi, which revealed the following: A planned community in the city Brick structures and management of water Pottery with Tamil-Brahmi script Advanced craftsmanship in tools and ornaments Links to the Sangam era Radiocarbon dating suggests the site may be from as early as the 6th century BCE, around the same time as later phases of the Indus Valley Civilization an...