V Rajaguru, president of Ramanathapuram Archaeological Research Foundation, and his team members displaying artefacts collected from Peraiyur in Ramanathapuram. | Photo Credit: L.Balachandarmore-inPeraiyur near Kamuthi could be holding treasures like Keezhadi, according to amateurs at the Ramanathapuram Archaeological Research Foundation. Recently, they discovered microlithic tools, Sangam period brick structure, Roman roulette ware shreds and Chinese potsherds at the site. As the examination of the artefacts revealed that they belonged to four different periods – Microlithic age, Megalithic age, Sangam period and Medieval period, the foundation believed that the site, especially the sprawling 50 acre ‘thidal kaadu’ could be a hidden treasure trove of ancient civilisation and archaeological importance, he said. They also made a huge collection of green, red and glass beads, ivory pendants, black bangles, stones for making beads and terracotta ear lobes, he said.

Source: The Hindu April 07, 2018 02:25 UTC