Article Title: Terracotta pipelines at Keeladi
10-08-2024
History and Culture Of India Current Affairs Analysis
Ancient terracotta pipelines excavated at Keeladi in Tamil Nadu.
ØIt indicated the presence of an ancient water management practice followed by people at least 2,600 years ago.
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ØThe latest finding of a pipeline is a cylindrical structure.
ØSix such structures have been found to make one long pipeline.
ØEach cylindrical structure is 36 cm in length and 18 cm in width.
Keeladi, the Sangam Era site 12 km south-east of Madurai, is dated to be at least 2,600 years old that had a thriving industrialised settlement on the banks of Vaigai river.
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