Archaeological Studies and Ancient Tamil Geographical Identities
தொல்லியல் ஆய்வுகளும் பழந்தமிழர் நிலவியல் அடையாளங்களும்
Keywords:
Geographical Changes, Archaeological Excavation, Archaeological Research, Archaeological Studies, Tamil Civilization, Indus Valley, Ancient People, Tinai Theory
Abstract
The land and resources of a country are considered two important aspects of significant value. Land does not possess permanent characteristics. Through royal invasions and conquests, as well as due to changes in governance, geographical boundaries tend to vary. Geographical changes also occur due to natural disasters such as tsunamis, cyclones, and earthquakes. It can be observed that the boundaries of a country are demarcated based on the nature of the people living in that country and the language they speak.
References
H.R. Hall — Ancient History of the Near East, p. 90 — cited regarding the connection between Indus Valley Civilization findings and Tamil identity.
Iravadham Mahadevan — cited for his observation that the script found on seals at Mohenjo-daro closely resembles Tamil-Brahmi script, establishing links between the Indus Civilization and Tamils.
Kamarasu — Adichanallur Excavations, p. 55 — cited regarding micro-blade stone tools at Adichanallur dating to approximately 12,000–10,000 BCE.
K.K. Pillai — History, People and Culture of Tamil Nadu, pp. 83–85 — cited regarding Arikamedu’s significance as an international maritime trading centre.
Ve. Vedachalam — Madurai: The Great City, pp. 42–43 — cited regarding the need for and importance of archaeological excavations in and around Madurai city.
Rajavél — Keeladi Excavations and Sangam Tamil Life, p. 36 — cited regarding how Keeladi excavations establish Tamil civilization as predating the Indus Valley Civilization.
Iravadham Mahadevan — cited for his observation that the script found on seals at Mohenjo-daro closely resembles Tamil-Brahmi script, establishing links between the Indus Civilization and Tamils.
Kamarasu — Adichanallur Excavations, p. 55 — cited regarding micro-blade stone tools at Adichanallur dating to approximately 12,000–10,000 BCE.
K.K. Pillai — History, People and Culture of Tamil Nadu, pp. 83–85 — cited regarding Arikamedu’s significance as an international maritime trading centre.
Ve. Vedachalam — Madurai: The Great City, pp. 42–43 — cited regarding the need for and importance of archaeological excavations in and around Madurai city.
Rajavél — Keeladi Excavations and Sangam Tamil Life, p. 36 — cited regarding how Keeladi excavations establish Tamil civilization as predating the Indus Valley Civilization.
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