Glass bead-making unit found
A stone-bunker and other artefacts that were unearthed at Chinna Gandhipuram near Palani recently.
PALANI: Archaeologists have reportedly unearthed a glass bead production unit belonging to the Sangam period, near Palani, recently. This site is believed to be the first glassware-making unit of Tamil Nadu.An archaeological mission that was commissioned by Pondicherry University vice-chancellor J A K Tareen with assistance from Central Semmozhi Tamil Research Centre and Central Archaeological Department and scholars, was carried out by Rajan, head of department of History, at a few places including Pasimedu, near Poruthal, located 12 km from Palani......
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