SCI & TECH● LOW3d ago · Oct 10, 2026, 10:06 AM
How 5 symbols on an ancient bowl found near Salem may change what we know about India's writing history
economictimes_indiatimes · india · south asia
An archaeological excavation at Thelunganur near Salem, Tamil Nadu, has uncovered a 3,200-year-old bowl bearing five graffiti symbols, potentially offering clues to early writing systems. The site has also yielded iron weapons, a possible steel sword and skeletal remains, helping researchers study Iron Age life and the origins of Tamil-Brahmi.
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