1,500 archaeological artefacts excavated so far at Pattinamarudhur
Archaeological excavation at Pattinamarudhur village has uncovered around 1,500 artefacts, including coins and pottery fragments. The excavation, which began in March, is part of a larger project announced in the 2025-2026 State Budget. Local villagers are actively participating in the excavation process, and further work is planned to clear additional areas for exploration.
- ▪Two hundred acres of land have been earmarked for archaeological excavation at Pattinamarudhur village.
- ▪Around 1,500 artefacts, including shell ornaments and coins, have been excavated so far.
- ▪Three trenches have been dug on five acres of undisturbed land, with plans for 16 trenches in total.
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Two hundred acres of land have been earmarked for archaeological excavation at Pattinamarudhur village in Thoothukudi district and three trenches have been dug during the first phase since March.Around 1,500 artefacts, including pieces of shell ornament, coins, porcelain pottery fragments and figurines, have been excavated from the site so far.In the 2025-2026 State Budget, former finance minister Thangam Thennarsau had announced that archaeological excavation would be carried out in Pattinamarudhur. Accordingly, preparation works began in March this year, leading to digging of trenches.A team of two officials from Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology (TNSDA) and scholars camped near the site where several artefacts were discovered.
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