Question

Write a note on Keezhadi in the Sivaganga district.

Answer 1

1. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) excavated an ancient town dating to Sangam Age in Keezhadi village at Tirupathur taluk.
2. Excavations have produced evidence for brick buildings and well-laid drainage systems.
3. Tamil – Brahmi inscription on pottery, beads of glass, camelina, quartz, pearl, gold ornaments, iron objects, shell bangles, ivory dice have been unearthed.
4. The Roman artifacts found at the site add to the evidence of ancient Indo -Roman trade relations.
5. Periplus mentions the steel imported to Rome from Peninsular India was subjected to duty in the port of Alexandria.