Neolithic grooves near Boothapandi
Neolithic grooves near Boothapandi are archaeological features dating back to the Neolithic period, estimated to be around 4,000 years old. They were discovered near Boothapandi, in Kanniyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India.[1][2]
The grooves are believed to have been used for sharpening and shaping stone tools, providing evidence of Neolithic human habitation in the region.
Significance
- Evidence of habitation – The grooves serve as tangible proof that Neolithic communities once lived in this part of Tamil Nadu.[1][2]
- Tool sharpening – Archaeologists suggest that the grooves were used to sharpen tools employed for hunting, farming, and digging.[1]
- Field study – The discovery was made during a survey conducted jointly by K. Hari Gopalakrishnan, TN Govt Archaeological Officer (in charge of Tirunelveli and Kanniyakumari) district, along with M. Faisal of Sembavalam Research Centre.[1][2]
- Ongoing research – According to local media reports, the state archaeology department has initiated further investigations at the site to understand the extent of Neolithic activity in the region.[2]
Dimensions
The grooves measure between 8 cm and 15 cm in length, and 3–4 cm in width.[1]
Related discoveries
Similar grooves have previously been identified in the districts of Krishnagiri, Tiruvannamalai, and Viluppuram in Tamil Nadu.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Neolithic-age grooves discovered near Boothapandi in Kanniyakumari district". The Hindu. September 2025. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "கற்கால மனிதர்கள் கற்கருவிகளை கூர் தீட்டும் பாறை குழிகள் கண்டுபிடிப்பு: குமரியில் தொடரும் தொல்லியல் துறை ஆய்வு" [Discovery of rock grooves used to sharpen stone tools: Archaeology department continues study in Kanyakumari]. தினகரன் (in தமிழ்). September 2025. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
See also
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