Keeladi Excavation Site & Museum
கீழடி அகழ்வைப்பகம்
An urban site from the Sangam era yielding pottery shards, brick buildings, and Tamil-Brahmi script, with a new museum displaying the excavation findings.
The Keeladi site lies on the banks of the Vaigai River. Since 2015, excavations have uncovered brick walls, wells, dye vats, and numerous potsherds inscribed with Tamil-Brahmi script. It is thought to be an urban settlement from around the 6th century BCE, which has rewritten the history of urbanization in the Tamil region. In 2023 an archaeological museum opened in nearby Kondagai village. Its building imitates traditional Chettinad houses and holds a rich collection. Check the official source for opening hours and closing days. The site lies about 12 km southeast of Madurai.
Opening hours
Subject to official announcements
Nearby sights
- Vandiyur Mariamman Teppakulam
- St. Mary's Cathedral, Madurai
- Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal
- Gandhi Memorial Museum
- Madurai Flower Market (Mattuthavani)
- Pudhu Mandapam
- Meenakshi Amman Temple
- Goripalayam Dargah