Groundbreaking Neolithic Child Burial Discovered in Tamil Nadu
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Chettimedu Pathur village, ~77 km from Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Discovery Date | Excavation began on February 5th |
| Archaeologists | Jinu Koshy (In-charge of excavation, Professor) and J Soundararajan (Associate Professor, Head-in-charge), University of Madras |
| Site Description | Small habitation mound with artifacts from five cultural periods: Neolithic, Iron Age, Sangam, Chola, and Medieval |
| Key Discovery | Neolithic child burial site (2500 BCE - 3000 BCE) |
| Burial Details | Child (9-11 years old), north-south orientation, facing west |
| Artifacts Found | Neolithic pot, burnished grey ware (rare in Tamil Nadu) |
| Cultural Insights | Evidence of ancient burial traditions and cultural exchanges |
| Technological Insights | Burnished grey ware indicates technological advancements |
| Important Facts | - Tamil Nadu Chief Minister: M. K. Stalin - Tamil Nadu Capital: Chennai - Tamil Nadu Governor: R. N. Ravi |