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The Oldest Settlements in South India: The Keeladi Excavations

Keeladi - SM - W (1)
Age Group
Open to all (10 years +)
Duration
75 minutes
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Rs. 500/- per screen

Member Fee

Free

Age Group
Open to all (10 years +)
Duration
75 minutes
Become a Storytrails Member on our YouTube channel and get free/discounted access to our events and workshops. Join Now!
Entry Fee

Rs. 500/- per screen

Entry Fee

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A series of digs carried out by the Archaeological Survey of India in a little village called Keeladi near Madurai unearthed artefacts dating back at least to the 6th century BCE.

These excavations allow us to take another look at theories of how civilisation began in south India. Was civilisation in south India really not more than 2300 years old? Or were there thriving settlements in these parts much before that time? And how were they linked to the Indus Valley Civilisation?

Join Storytrails for a special live session where we take you through the highlights of one of the most significant archaeological excavations in recent times!

This online workshop is Free for all Storytrails members.

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Event Schedule

25 June 2023, 3 PM IST

Testimonials

I really liked the simple way they explained the various artefacts that we wouldn’t have understood without a good guide.

Harsha

Hi, a great job all of you are doing….my son eagerly waits for the workshops….he is thoroughly enjoying it!

Poornima Shanker

Thank you. Anwitha now enjoys history like she has never done before and is looking for information online as well

Amrita

We tuned in too, and Shyam said he appreciated the story very much

Sukumari

Wanted to tell you that Leah really enjoyed the sessions with you. Please do let us know whenever you plan for more such sessions. Thanks a ton

Meril

Was so curious and full of questions and information on so many things at the end of it. He enjoyed himself. I am so glad you guys are doing this

Soundarya

Date
25 June 2023
Time
3 PM IST
Age Group
Open to all (10 years +)
Duration
75 minutes
Entry Fee

Rs. 500/- per screen

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