2000-year-old burial urns discovered near Madurai
Three 2000-year-old burial urns were found near Pappinaickenpatti, Madurai, providing insights into ancient burial practices.
Three burial urns dating back 2000 years have been discovered in the Pappinaickenpatti Sankaralingapuram area of Madurai district. The site, believed to be an ancient burial ground, contains numerous scattered shards of black and red pottery.
A field survey conducted by the Madurai Nature Foundation and archaeologists confirmed the presence of fragmented bone remains inside the urns. Researchers state that this discovery will be significant in understanding the burial customs of ancient Tamil society.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai