Thulukkarpatti Explained

Official Name:Thulukkarpatti
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:India Tamil Nadu#India3
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates:8.4281°N 77.671°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Tamil Nadu
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Tirunelveli
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code:627101
Demographics Type1:Language(s)
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Tamil

Thulukkarpatti is a village in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.[1] [2] It is located in Tirunelveli district.[3] [4] Thulukkarpatti is situated on the Nambiyar river.[5] [6] It falls under Radhapuram taluk, and the pincode is 627101.[7] [8]

Archaeological finds

Thulukkarpatti has received attention in recent years due to archaeological finds that have shed light on ancient Tamil civilization.[9] [10] The Tamil Nadu government has set aside significant amount of funds for excavations in the state, including in Thulukkarpatti, to help underline the antiquity, culture and values of Tamil society.[11] [12]

The antiquities unearthed from Thulukkarpatti include potsherds with Tamil inscription, copper rings, iron objects, terracotta gamesmen, spindle whorl and glass beads.[13] [14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Service . Express News . 2022-03-17 . Minister Thangam Thennarasu inaugurates Thulukkarpatti excavation . 2024-08-17 . The New Indian Express . en.
  2. Web site: TN govt commences archaeological digs at 8 sites to 'rewrite' India's history from Tamil landscape . Hindustan Times.
  3. News: 2023-04-06 . Tamil Nadu CM Stalin inaugurates second phase of excavations at Thulukkarpatti in Tirunelveli district . 2024-08-17 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  4. Web site: 2024-08-17 . thulukkarpatti b.o Pin Code: Postal Codes & Zip codes of thulukkarpatti b.o, tirunelveli, tamil nadu with Complete Address, Contact number The Financial Express . 2024-08-17 . Financialexpress . en.
  5. News: S 5988 . Sundar . 2022-03-16 . Archaeological excavation begins at Thulukkarpatti . 2024-08-17 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  6. Web site: Sivapriyan,DHNS . E. T. B. . Exciting week for archaeology in Tamil Nadu . 2024-08-17 . Deccan Herald . en.
  7. Web site: Thulukkarpatti BO Pin Code: Find Pin Code of Thulukkarpatti BO locality of Tamil Nadu - NDTV.com . 2024-08-17 . www.ndtv.com . en.
  8. Web site: hindi . Thulukkarpatti Pin Code - 627101, All Post Office Areas PIN Codes, Search tirunelveli Post Office Address . 2024-08-17 . www.abplive.com . hi.
  9. Web site: Archaeological excavations will establish prominence of TN in history of Indian subcontinent . 2024-08-17 . www.daijiworld.com . en.
  10. Web site: 2023-07-04 . TNSDA finds Potsherds with Tamil inscriptions at Thulukkarpatti site . 2024-08-17 . www.dtnext.in . en.
  11. Web site: Service . Express News . 2022-01-21 . Tamil Nadu archaeology department plans excavations at seven places in 2022 . 2024-08-17 . The New Indian Express . en.
  12. Web site: Sivapriyan . E. T. B. . Tamil Nadu launches archaeological excavations in eight locations . 2024-08-17 . Deccan Herald . en.
  13. Web site: Service . Express News . 2023-07-05 . Potsherd with Tamil inscriptions unearthed at Thulukkarpatti in TN . 2024-08-17 . The New Indian Express . en.
  14. Web site: M . Sreemathi . 2022-04-06 . Archaeologists 'bowl'ed over by at Thulukkarpatti site . 2024-08-17 . The New Indian Express . en.

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