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Where is Keeladi located?
Where is Keeladi located?
- Kerala state, India
- Madurai city, Tamil Nadu
- Along the Ganges river
- Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu (correct)
What does the unearthing of heaps of pottery at Keeladi suggest?
What does the unearthing of heaps of pottery at Keeladi suggest?
- Evidence of a fishing industry
- Evidence of a textile industry
- Existence of a pottery making industry (correct)
- Existence of a metalworking industry
What have over 120 potsherds found at Keeladi contained?
What have over 120 potsherds found at Keeladi contained?
- Arabic calligraphy
- Sanskrit scriptures
- Greek writings
- Tamil Brahmi inscriptions (correct)
What does the presence of spindle whorls, copper needles, and terracotta seal suggest about Keeladi?
What does the presence of spindle whorls, copper needles, and terracotta seal suggest about Keeladi?
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What industries are suggested by the findings at Keeladi?
What industries are suggested by the findings at Keeladi?
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Study Notes
Location of Keeladi
- Keeladi is situated in the Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu, India.
Archaeological Significance
- The discovery of numerous pottery fragments suggests a well-established settlement in ancient times.
- Pottery found indicates an advanced understanding of ceramic technology and artistry.
Contents of Potsherds
- Over 120 potsherds unearthed at Keeladi have contained inscriptions, providing insights into the region's historical language and communication.
Artifacts and Implications
- The presence of spindle whorls indicates textile production and the significance of weaving in ancient society.
- Copper needles found suggest advanced practices in sewing and possibly medical applications.
- Terracotta seals point to economic activities, such as trade and record-keeping, highlighting an organized societal structure.
Suggested Industries at Keeladi
- Pottery-making, evidenced by the numerous fragments and their complexity.
- Textile production, inferred from the spindle whorls.
- Metalworking, indicated by the copper needles.
- Trade, suggested by the terracotta seals used for commerce.
- Agriculture, as inferred from the overall settlement organization and surrounding land use patterns.
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