Keezhadi (also spelled Keeladi; ?????) is an archaeological site and village in Tamil Nadu, India. is an archaeological site and village located near Silaiman, under the administration of Manamadurai Municipality, on the border between Madurai and Sivaganga districts in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The site lies along the Vaigai river basin and is associated with one of the most significant early historic settlements of ancient Tamilakam. Archaeological excavations conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) beginning in 2014, and later by the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology (TNSDA), have revealed the remains of a large, well-organized settlement associated with the Sangam period. Radiocarbon dating of organic samples recovered from excavation layers indicates that the settlement dates to at least the 6th century BCE, providing important evidence for early urbanization in the Vaigai River valley. Excavations at Keezhadi have uncovered structural remains including brick-built buildings, drainage systems, industrial installations, and habitation features, indicating a planned urban settlement. Artefacts recovered from the site include pottery, terracotta figurines, iron tools, ornaments made of shell and semi-precious stones, ivory objects, spindle whorls, and punch-marked coins. Pottery fragments bearing Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions have also been discovered, providing evidence of literacy and written communication among the inhabitants.
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