Students explore ancient Tamil-Brahmi script
Students in Tiruchi, India, celebrated World Literacy Day by practicing the ancient Tamil-Brahmi script on pottery sherds. The educational activity aimed to connect students with their historical heritage and the archaeological significance of early writing systems.
Why it matters
Engaging youth with ancient scripts helps preserve cultural identity and fosters interest in archaeology and historical linguistics.
Students of Government High School and Panchayat Union Primary School at Posampatti in Andhanallur block, Tiruchi, on Tuesday observed World Literacy Day by writing their names in Tamil-Brahmi, an ancient form of Tamil script, on pottery sherds.
Tamil-Brahmi dates back more than 2,500 years.
The activity was organised to familiarise students with ancient Tamil writing system and to highlight the archaeological significance of pottery sherds bearing Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions.
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