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The Legacy of the Tamils vis-à-vis Iron & Early Civilizations

Volume 04, Issue 04 | October 2024 - December 2024

V. Chockalingam

Chockalingam, V. 2024. “The Legacy of the Tamils vis-à-vis Iron & Early Civilizations”. Dravida Pozhil – Journal of Dravidian Studies 4 (4): 82-13.

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Recent archaeological excavations in Tamil Nadu have uncovered Iron artifacts in places like Kodumanal, Mayiladumparai, Adichanallur, and Sivagalai. These discoveries challenge the previous claim that the Iron Age began around 1200 BCE in West Africa. The Tamil Nadu government released a research report stating that Iron usage in Tamil Nadu dates back to 3345 BCE (5,370 years ago), proving that Iron was used in the Tamil land long before many other regions of the world.

In such a background, this essay affirms that the history of the Indian subcontinent may need to be rewritten. Archaeological findings and genetic studies suggest that the Tamil land played a central role in the development of culture, society, and technology, long before the rise of the Aryan civilization and other ancient cultures in India. This essay also outlines that understanding our past is essential, not as a means of glorification but as a path toward shaping the future.

V. Chockalingam

V. Chockalingam is a writer and thinker from Madurai known for his intellectual curiosity. He holds degrees in Electronics Engineering and Business Management. He has a deep passion for reading and discussing topics such as politics, science, religion, history, and cinema. His motto in life is “Thinking, Exploring, Sharing” and that reflects his commitment to continuous learning and sharing knowledge. In July 2020, during the pandemic, he started his blog (chocksvlog.blogspot.com) which led to 191 blog posts and the publication of several books, including ‘Dravida Mannil Aariyargalin Panpaattu Padaiyeduppu’, ‘Thanthai Periyar Or Arimugam’, ‘Aanaiyangalum Varalarum’, ‘Ayodhya Vazhakku’, and ‘Panguchanthai Mosadikal’. These works focus on providing valuable insights into various important topics.

The Legacy of the Tamils vis-à-vis Iron & Early Civilizations

V. Chockalingam

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