Researchers have identified 2,000-year-old Tamil-Brahmi and Sanskrit inscriptions inside Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, offering fresh evidence of maritime trade links between ancient India and Egypt during the Sangam age.
Tag: Archaeology
Keeladi Unearthed: The Ancient Tamil Urban Settlement Reshaping India’s Civilisational Narrative
In Tamil Nadu’s Keeladi village, archaeological finds dating back to 580 BCE are redefining South India’s historical landscape. With over 15,000 artefacts unearthed—ranging from urban brick structures to early Tamil Brahmi script—the site challenges the long-held belief that urban civilisation in India began in the north. But amid academic discoveries, Keeladi has also become a political flashpoint, sparking debate over history, identity, and regional pride.
Unveiling the Secrets of Iconography: A 3-Day Workshop in Goa
The Department of Archaeology organized a 3-day workshop on "An Introduction to Iconography" at Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto Panaji, Goa. Secretary (Archaeology) Shri. Prasad Lolayekar, IAS, inaugurated the workshop, which aimed to promote cultural awareness and understanding.
