Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Underwater Excavation at Poompuhar Aims to Reveal Ancient Tamil Civilization
Imagine scientists searching for an ancient city under the sea!
In Tamil Nadu, they're exploring Poompuhar, an old port.
They hope to find clues like buildings and pottery to learn about the people who lived there a long time ago.
The goal is to show how great this civilization was.
Experts and the government are working together to discover this underwater city.
It's like a treasure hunt to learn more about history.
Underwater excavation has begun at Poompuhar, an early Chola capital.
The project involves the Tamil Nadu State Archaeology Department and the Indian Maritime University.
The excavation aims to reveal the history of the ancient Tamil civilization.
The Chief Minister stated that Poompuhar could be as ancient as Keezhadi.
Previous underwater surveys were conducted in 1981 and 1991.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu State Archaeology Department and Indian Maritime University
- What
- Initiated an underwater archaeological exploration
- When
- Commenced on September 19
- Where
- Poompuhar, Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To uncover evidence of the ancient port city and Tamil civilization
- Project Location
- Poompuhar, Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu
- Project Initiator
- Tamil Nadu State Archaeology Department
- Collaboration
- Indian Maritime University
- Historical Significance
- Ancient port city, potentially as old as Keezhadi
- Key People
- K. Rajan, R. Sivanantham
- Start Date
- September 19
