Which of the following excavation sites is associated with "Sangam age"?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Keeladi

Explanation:

• Keeladi is an archaeological excavation site located near the Sivaganga district in Tamil Nadu, and it is strongly associated with the Sangam Age.
• The discoveries made here have provided significant insights into urban settlements, literacy, and trade during the Sangam period (roughly 3rd century BCE to 3rd century CE).

Information Booster:

About Keeladi & Sangam Age

• Keeladi excavations began in 2015 and are being carried out by the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology and formerly by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
• Artifacts found include:
• Pottery with Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions
• Beads, spindle whorls, and metal tools
• Remains of brick structures and drainage systems
• The findings suggest a well-planned urban civilization with literacy and links to the wider Tamil culture described in Sangam literature.
• These support the literary evidence found in Sangam texts like Ettuthokai and Pattupattu, showing urban life, trade, and culture.

Additional Knowledge:

• Harappa: Belongs to the Indus Valley Civilization, located in present-day Pakistan; much earlier than the Sangam period.
• Uraiyur: An ancient capital of the Cholas.