Thamirabarani Civilization

A study has revealed that the Thamirabarani civilization in Tamil Nadu is at least 3,200 years old.

  • The study was carried out by the US-based Beta Analytic Testing Laboratory.

Key Points

  • The laboratory has conducted the carbon dating analysis of rice with soil found in a burial urn in Sivakalai in southern Tamil Nadu during an archaeological excavation.
  • It has indicated that the Thamirabarani civilization dates back to 3,200 years.
  • It is found that the Thamirabarani civilization is older than the Vaigai civilization which is believed to be 2,600 years old.
  • It is 600 years older than the samples found in Keeladi in Sivaganga ....
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