Unearthing Poompuhar: The Lost Port City Beneath the Waves
Undersea excavations at Poompuhar, commenced on September 19 by Tamil Nadu's Archaeology department and Indian Maritime University, aim to uncover the ancient civilization beneath the waters. This effort, supported by Chief Minister M K Stalin, follows historic findings at Keezhadi and is set to reveal the submerged pride of Tamil heritage.
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The ancient city of Poompuhar has become the focus of groundbreaking undersea excavations, in a collaborative effort by the Tamil Nadu Archaeology Department and Indian Maritime University, launched on September 19.
Chief Minister M K Stalin emphasized the significance of these excavations in shedding light on the submerged treasures of Tamil heritage, describing Poompuhar's potential revelation as a counterpart to the Keezhadi site findings.
The efforts, led by a team of experts and supported by Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu, aim to document the archaeological remains and further explore Tamil Nadu's rich maritime history, once connected to Southeast Asia.
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