Thirumalapuram: Iron Age Site in Tamil Nadu

Recently, the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology (TNSDA) uncovered an extensive Iron-Age burial site at Thirumalapuram (Tenkasi district) during its first season of excavations.

  • The burial site at Thirumalapuram covers nearly 35 acres and lies about 10 km northwest of the present-day village, between two seasonal streams that rise from the Western Ghats near the Kulasegarapereri tank.

Key Findings

Burial Features

  • Type: Urn burial site, typical of Iron Age Megalithic culture in South India.
  • Unique Discovery: A rectangular stone slab chamber containing urn burials, first of its kind in Tamil Nadu.
  • Structure: Chamber made of 35 stone slabs, filled with cobblestones ....
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