Keeladi excavation: ASI director defends findings; 'Would be criminal to change them'
Thursday, 17 July 2025 () In the Keeladi excavation row, archaeologist Amarnath Ramakrishna hits out at the ASI for asking changes in his report, warning it would be “criminal” to alter scientifically dated findings. He insists on the 800-500 BCE timeframe, supported by stratigraphy, and criticizes the push for a later date. Ramakrishna advocates for further investigation, including the Kondagai burial site, to understand the Sangam culture better.
ASI director Amarnath Ramakrishna criticized the Centre and ASI for seeking changes in his Keeladi excavation report, refusing to alter the core concepts. He... IndiaTimes
Thursday, 17 July 2025 ()
