3D Tools and place
Keeladi Pot
Description
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Tamil
Hindi
A beautifully crafted earthen pot with leaf decoration was unearthed at Archaeological Survey of India’s excavation site at Keezhadi near here on Thursday, adding to a repository of evidence pointing to the existence of an urban habitation closer to the erstwhile capital of Pandya kingdom.The exquisitely crafted pot, measuring 72 cm in width and 42 cm in height, was found by an ASI team led by K. Amarnath Ramakrishna, Superintending Archaeologist.“This is for the first time such a decorative pot has been found in a habitation site in Tamil Nadu during excavation,” says Mr. Amarnath. The storage pot contains pure river sand but its actual use could not be fixed immediately.
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English
Tamil
Hindi
A beautifully crafted earthen pot with leaf decoration was unearthed at Archaeological Survey of India’s excavation site at Keezhadi near here on Thursday, adding to a repository of evidence pointing to the existence of an urban habitation closer to the erstwhile capital of Pandya kingdom.The exquisitely crafted pot, measuring 72 cm in width and 42 cm in height, was found by an ASI team led by K. Amarnath Ramakrishna, Superintending Archaeologist.“This is for the first time such a decorative pot has been found in a habitation site in Tamil Nadu during excavation,” says Mr. Amarnath. The storage pot contains pure river sand but its actual use could not be fixed immediately.
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The wooden hammer found at the Keeladi excavation site offers a glimpse into the everyday tools used by the ancient civilization. Unlike the more durable iron or bronze tools, this wooden hammer was likely used for lighter tasks such as carpentry, construction, or crafting household items. The handle, carved from locally sourced wood, might have been paired with a stone or metal head for added durability. This artifact highlights the resourcefulness of the people of Keeladi, demonstrating their skill in utilizing natural materials to create tools essential for daily activities.