Thu Jun 12 12:49:45 UTC 2025: ## News Article: Tamil Nadu History Congress Demands Release of Keeladi Excavation Reports
**CHENNAI, INDIA – June 12, 2025** – The Tamil Nadu History Congress is urging the Union government to immediately release the archaeological reports compiled by archaeologist Amarnath Ramakrishna regarding the Keeladi excavations in Sivaganga district. Ramakrishna led the initial phases of the dig, unearthing artifacts that, according to the Congress, scientific testing has dated back 2,600 years, pointing to an advanced urban Tamil civilization.
According to a statement by S.S. Sundaram, General Secretary of the Tamil Nadu History Congress, Mr. Ramakrishna was abruptly transferred to Assam after two years of excavation. A subsequent report in 2017 then suggested minimal archaeological potential remained at the site, recommending its closure.
The State Archaeology Department later resumed excavations, uncovering over 5,800 artifacts, including items bearing Tamil-Brahmi script.
The History Congress asserts the central government should release the initial Keeladi reports without further delay, given their potential significance in understanding Tamil history. The demand highlights ongoing debate and scrutiny surrounding the archaeological findings at Keeladi and their interpretation.
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