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Belfast Telegraph
2 days ago
- Belfast Telegraph
Travel review: Exploring the hidden gems scattered across the heart of Ireland's ancient east
The heart of the Boyne Valley in Louth and Meath has plenty to offer visitors, from Neolithic tombs and First World War poets to whiskey tasting and great food Long before the first Pharaoh of Egypt commanded a pyramid to be built along the Nile's fertile valleys, an Irish society was already thriving in a valley of its own. Sprawled across a corner of Ireland's ancient east, the Boyne Valley was at the heart of advancement in Ireland, with some of the nation's oldest Megalithic sites dotted along the Boyne river.
The Hindu
11-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
26-feet menhir at Kumarikalpalayam in Uthukuli taluk to be declared a protected monument
The Department of Archaeology has initiated steps to declare a 26-feet menhir at Kumarikkalpalayam, a hamlet of Kavuthampalayam village in Uthukuli Taluk of Tiruppur district, as a protected monument, much to the relief of the villagers who have been fighting against the move by Tamil Nadu Transmission Corporation to instal a sub-station. The granite structure is believed to belong to Megalithic period. The will be preserved under The Tamil Nadu Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1966 (Tamil Nadu Act 25 of 1966). In a recent communication to the Tiruppur administration, T. Udhayachandran, Principal Secretary/ Commissioner, Department of Archaeology, has sought a proposal for declaration of the ancient structure as a monument. A group of archaeologists inspected the site in recent months and confirmed the historical significance of the menhir, in a report submitted to the Department. The menhir finds a mention in the 249th verse of Akananuru, a Sangam-era classical Tamil anthology. The archaeologists had also found urns and pottery pieces dating back to the ancient times. The villagers had urged the government to issue an order prohibiting land acquisition within two km radius from the site, and further excavations for more discoveries. In 2023, a team of historians of Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN), Thiruvarur, confirmed the significance of the historical structure and advocated a change in the alignment of the tower line passing through Kavuthampalayam village. The historians had identified traces of iron ore, indicating manufacture of iron tools for agricultural purposes. The Tamil Nadu Farmers' Protection Association has welcomed the steps taken by the State government to protect the historical structure.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Megalithic era pottery unearthed at village farm in Haveri
Haveri: A research team led by MR Shadaksharayya, a former professor from Karnatak University's history and archaeological department in Dharwad, unearthed Megalithic artefacts in Balambeed village, Hirekerur taluk, Haveri district. The discoveries, found on Mallikarjun Jogihalli's land, include 3000 BC pottery fragments and ancient materials merely six inches beneath the surface. Some findings suggest links to the Palaeolithic era. The research group, comprising historians Iranna Pattar, Nagarajappa MS, and MM Akki, located this archaeological site and gathered historical evidence from the agricultural land. Their findings include fossils of black-and-red pottery, characteristic of the Palaeolithic and Megalithic periods. The pottery collection features carinated vessels, pedestal bowls, spouted dishes, and distinctive conical lids with top loops. The Indian Megalithic culture primarily corresponds to the Iron Age (1500 BC–500 BC), with some sites showing Chalcolithic-Megalithic characteristics. The Palaeolithic period dates to 3000 BC. Previous archaeological discoveries in Karnataka include sites at Maski, Hallur, Chandravalli, Hire Benkal, Coorg, Heggadehalli, and Brahmagiri. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The Balambeed village site offers fresh insights into the district's historical development. "The owner of the land came upon pottery while they were digging at least 18 inches. Not only this, many different types of pottery pieces were found in different spots at the farmland, and these are like those we found earlier in Hallur in Hirekerur taluk, Maski, Yallur village in Harapanahalli taluk. Some bone pieces were also found at the same spot," informed Prof Shadaksharayya. He indicated that these shallow-depth discoveries suggest the presence of substantial Stone Age burial grounds. Initial evidence points towards significant historical value requiring additional research. Former Archaeological Survey of India authority Narashimhaiah previously identified Stone Age implements in the region. "Villages were common among the Megalithic people. Megalithic people cultivated rice, wheat, ragi, and domesticated animals like donkeys and buffalo. Different types of pottery, including high-quality red and black pottery, are associated with the Megalithic culture, so these fossils are better leads to further studies," Shadaksharayya stated. "We preserved the fossils that were found in the farmland. We also requested the landowner not to harm such ancient pieces because they are valuable for study, and they also agreed to this," shared MM Akki, another member of this team. Caption: Ancient pottery and other stone materials belonging to the Palaeolithic and Megalithic era were discovered in the Balambeed village of Hirekerur taluk of Haveri district recently
