Tamil Nadu: Birthplace of the Iron Age
Recently, a landmark study titled ‘Antiquity of Iron: Recent Radiometric Dates from Tamil Nadu’ has uncovered evidence of iron technology in Tamil Nadu dating back to 3345 BCE, reshaping global and Indian narratives about the timeline and origins of the Iron Age.
Key Findings from the Study
- Earliest Iron Technology: Charcoal and potsherds excavated from the Sivagalai site in Tamil Nadu date back to 2953–3345 BCE, marking the earliest use of iron globally.
- Sarcophagus Burial: A sarcophagus burial at Kilnamandi, dated to 1692 BCE, is the earliest of its kind in Tamil Nadu.
- Iron-Smelting Sites: Sites such as Mayiladumparai, Kilnamandi, and Perungalur ....
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