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On May 23, 2025, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) asked the lead archaeologist, K. Amarnath Ramakrishna, to revise and resubmit his comprehensive 982-page-long report on the first two phases of the Keezhadi excavations. The ASI communicated that changes were suggested by two external experts who vetted the report to enhance its scientific accuracy and authenticity. Indologist and author K. Balakrishnan studies the Indus Valley Civilisation extensively and its connections to the civilisations in South India. His book, The Journey of the Civilisation: From Indus to Waike River Valley, is a seminal work in this regard. Frontline spoke to him about the latest developments surrounding the report on Keezhadi excavations.
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Keezhadi Report Controversy: R. Balakrishnan on ASI, Tamil Civilisation, and the Politics of History
In a rare move, the Archaeological Survey of India returned a 982-page excavation report on Keezhadi, seeking revisions from its lead archaeologist. Indologist R. Balakrishnan speaks to Frontline about the implications for institutional credibility, the enduring significance of Tamil...
