Ancient port city of Korkai to be excavated after 52 years Ancient port city of Korkai to be excavated after 52 years
The ancient port city of Korkai is to be excavated again. The Tamil Nadu Department of Archaeology researched the area in 1968. Excavations are already underway in nearby sites such as Adichanallur and Sivagalai.
Ancient port city of Korkai to be excavated after 52 years
After 52 years, the ancient port city of Korkai is going to be excavated once more. The Tamil Nadu Department of Archaeology researched the area in 1968 at Director R Nagaswamy’s request, and it is claimed to be the state’s first survey in Tamil Nadu.“The Central Advisory Board for Archaeology (CABA) has given us permission to excavate the seven sites. In addition, field studies will be conducted in Tiruvannamalai, Salem, Krishnagiri, and Vellore,” said in a statement released on Wednesday.