Students from Erode visit Kodumanal excavation site on educational tour
Students from Erode visited the Kodumanal archaeological site to learn about ancient Tamil civilization and industrial history. The tour aimed to foster an appreciation for historical preservation and research among the youth.
Why it matters
Educational initiatives connecting students to archaeological heritage are vital for cultural preservation and historical literacy.
Around 145 school and college students visited the Kodumanal archaeological excavation site in Perundurai taluk on Friday (October 9, 2026) as part of an educational tour led by Collector S. Kandasamy.
The tour was organised by the Erode district administration and the Department of Archaeology to create awareness among students about the importance of archaeological sites and monuments and the need to preserve and maintain them.
Kodumanal is an ancient settlement that flourished during the Sangam period as an industrial and commercial centre. Archaeological excavations at the site have unearthed evidence of the lifestyle of ancient people, bead-making, the use of metals such as iron, jewellery-making and trade links. These findings highlight the antiquity of Tamil civilisation, technological knowledge and commercial skills of the people of that period.
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