Chennai sources have stated that after a delay of six months, the Central government has granted permission to continue the excavation in Keezhadi, where archaeologists have unearthed the biggest habitation of Sangam era, dated between 300 BC and 1000 AD.

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K. Amarnath Ramakrishna, Superintending Archaeologist (Excavation Branch), Bengaluru, who is heading the project in Keezhadi, close to Madurai city, but in Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu had stated that have received the permission on Monday from the Director General of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and the fund is yet to be allocated. We have sought for ₹50 lakh for the current year".

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The letter from the ASI headquarters on Monday had said the annual interim report of the work done comprising relevant section drawings, stratigraphy and important findings with illustrations should be submitted immediately after the completion of the work.
Sources have also stated that funds for excavation are normally allotted in October of every year. But in the case of Keezhadi, the government did not grant permission last year; but continuous efforts by political leaders and writers resulted in the Centre giving its nod.



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