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Analyze the archaeological discoveries at Keeladi situated along the Vaigai river basin in Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu: 1. Excavations have unearthed advanced brick structures, pottery with Tamil-Brahmi scripts, and sophisticated drainage systems indicating an urban civilization contemporary with the Sangam era. 2. Carbon-14 dating of organic samples from the site has pushed back the timeline of the Tamil-Brahmi script and literacy in ancient Tamilakam to the 6th century BCE. 3. The discovery of numerous spindle whorls, weaving tools, and dyeing vats confirms that Keeladi was a major industrial center specializing in textile production and cotton processing. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3✓ Correct Answer
💡 Solution & Explanation
All three statements are correct based on recent scientific excavations conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India and the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology at Keeladi. The findings confirm high urban sophistication, advanced pottery traditions with Tamil-Brahmi graffiti, early carbon dates, and robust industrial evidence for textile manufacturing along the Vaigai river basin. These excavations have transformed modern understanding of early South Indian urbanization.
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