KODUNGALLUR: Centuries-old well made of eight thick rings of 80 cm diameter baked in clay was discovered at SN Puram Anchamparathi. The structure was found in the backyard of Parthasarathy Master, PK Garden, Poovathumkadavil while digging a deep pit to bury garbage. The well starts at a depth of seven feet from the ground level. The thick amount of soil above the well indicates its age.
The archeology department is trying to determine the exact age of the well through advanced carbon age tests. The structure is similar to a Keeladi culture terracotta ring well discovered in the Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu in July 2021. The carbon dating test showed that the well here is 2000 years old.
Archaeologists say that considering the historical importance of this region, which includes Trikanna Mathilakam, Thiruvanchikulam and Muziris, this is an indication that an ancient civilized society with temples, schools, agriculture and clean water systems existed in this area. Muziris was the capital of the Chera dynasty and an ancient port where the Greeks and Romans came to trade pepper three thousand years ago.
The decision of Parthasarathy Master, who is also a state award winner teacher, is to preserve the history with the permission of the Department of Archeology so that it can be used by future generations and historical research students.
A team of archeology department officials comprising Mr Raghava Warrier, director of the Center for Heritage Studies reached the spot and conducted a preliminary investigation. ET Taison MLA, panchayat president MS Mohanan, member Ramya Pradeep and history teacher PA Seethimaster visited the place.
Remains of Sangam period at Keeladi