The 26th annual conference of the Tamil Nadu Archaeology Association was held at Kaveripattinam here on Saturday.

Scholars, archaeologists, epigraphists, and students attended the conference.

The theme of the conference was themed around Aavanam or Documentation by the Tamil Nadu Archaeology Association. Exclusive journals on archaeology and epigraphy were released on the day.

Arun Raj, Superintendent Archaeologist, ASI, Bengaluru, presented a report on Arthipura excavation of the Jain Site near Maddur in Hassan district of Karnataka.

The special paper on the excavation was presented by Arun Raj, Superintendent Archaeologist, ASI, Bengaluru. The structure and artifacts that were part of the discovery made in November 2015, is a significant 9th century AD excavation for South Indian Jainism. Arthipura is about 50 kilometers from Shravanabelagola. The excavation was a four-month-long process, Mr. Arun Raj told The Hindu .

“This is the first presentation after the major discovery as far as South Indian Jainism is concerned,” he said. Amarnath Ramakrishnan, Superintendent Archaeologist, ASI, Chennai, presented the Keezhadi excavation that revealed ancient settlements dating back to the Sangam age.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> National> Tamil Nadu / by Staff Reporter / Krishnagiri – July 24th, 2016