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 ....