Underwater archaeological survey begins off Poompuhar coast after more than two decades

Tamil Nadu Province Archeology Department (TNSDA), in cooperation with the Indian Maritime University, on Friday, once known as Kaveriompattinam in the Mayiladuthurai region, the ancient port city began under the coast of Poompuhar. The last underwater research in POOMPUHAR was in the 1990s.

Tamil Nadu Budget for 2025-26, which also holds the archeology portfolio in the hands of Finance Minister Tangam Thannarasu, Poompuhar, Early Chola capital and a developing port city announced plans for deep sea excavations, and Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam, a Medoll trade center with Southeast Asia.

Tamil Nadu State Archeology Department launched underwater archaeological discoveries on the coast of Poompuhar on Friday. | Photo Loan: Special Editing

Following this, the discoveries started on Friday and was directed by an expert team, including a distinguished archaeologist K. Rajan and TNSDA joint director R. Sivanantham. Using advanced equipment, several divers entered the sea to map and document anomalies.

“We have just started in POOMPUHAR. It will last about 10 days because it is the right season for the discovery on the eastern coast. The survey includes the use of side scanning, repercussion water, vehicles operated remotely and sub -profile manufacturers. The results of the questionnaire can only be used and interpreted after collecting the relevant data. Hindu.

Between the launch of the questionnaire, Mr. Thennarasu said, “The history of the Tamiller will now be explored even under the sea. In Poompuhar, after Sangam and Sangam, the literature was celebrated as a great famous port in the literature, the archaeological discoveries began to rediscover and examine the antique of old Tamil.”

According to him, this attempt exemplifies the DMK government’s commitment under the leadership of Prime Minister MK Stalin in revealing the ancientness of the Tamils ​​and presenting the state’s legacy to the world.