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Is Keezhadi older than Harappa?
Keeladi artefacts are about 300 years earlier than previously believed — 3rd century BCE. The report has stated that Keezhadi civilisation is the “second urbanisation” [the first being Indus] of Vaigai plains happened in Tamil Nadu.
Is Indus Valley the oldest?
But new evidence suggests the Indus Valley Civilisation in India and Pakistan, famed for its well-planned cities and impressive crafts, predates Egypt and Mesopotamia. Already considered one of the oldest civilisations in the world, experts now believe it is 8,000 years old – 2,500 years older than previously thought.
Was Indus Valley civilization the oldest?
The Indus civilization was the earliest known urban culture of the Indian subcontinent—one of the world’s three earliest civilizations, along with Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt.
Which is the oldest Harappan site?
The oldest, according to C-14 radio-dating done by ASI, is at Bhirrana village in Fatehabad district and has been dated to 7570-6200 BC. That makes it far older than the site at Mehrgarh, Pakistan, which has been dated to 6400-7000 BC.
Which of the following is an excavation site in Tamil Nadu?
TAMIL NADU
| Sl.No. | Name of the Site | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Megalithic Cists and Cairns in S.No.222 | Tiruvallur |
| 2 | Virgin group containg many barrows | Tiruvallur |
| 3 | Megalithic Cists and Cairns | Kanchipuram |
| 4 | Megalithic Cists | Tiruvallur |
Which is oldest civilization?
The Sumerian civilization is the oldest civilization known to mankind. The term Sumer is today used to designate southern Mesopotamia. In 3000 BC, a flourishing urban civilization existed. The Sumerian civilization was predominantly agricultural and had community life.
What is the significance of the Keezhadi excavation?
The Keezhadi excavation would that Tamil language and Tamil people are the oldest with modern minds and civilized culture. Of course maybe even tomorrow some other culture might go even before Keezhadi. But now it’s the time for Tamil to rock. The answer is in your question itself.
Where is Keezhadi in Tamil Nadu?
Recently, an excavation was carried out in Keezhadi village of Sivagangai district in Tamil Nadu where archaeologists have made some major discoveries which will add to the Indian history pages.
What can we learn from Keezhadi’s pottery sherds?
One of the interesting inferences is the knowledge of nanomaterials – both synthesis and use. The pottery sherds from Keezhadi had a unique black coating on the inner surface. With materials analysis it was brought out that the coating comprised single and multi-walled carbon nanotubes.