Archaeological Excavations in Tamil Nadu with Special Reference to Keezhadi - A Review

Excavations – part of Archaeological studies – youngest discipline – Accidental findings – Antiques – Survey – Artifacts- Explorations – Mortimer Wheeler – Sir John Marshall – Bishop Caldwell – Excavations – Adichanallur- Arikamedu – Kaveripumpatnam - Kodumanal - Sangam Age – Literature – Roman Coins and potteries –contact with Rome