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Possible Sangam-age irrigation structure exposed on Kollidam river near Tiruchi
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“Brick remains were identified at two places on the river Kollidam, about 500 metres to the south of the Moongil Karuppar Temple.
The exposed portion was a linear masonry structure built with large bricks and stones.
The structures were found by the villagers in a pool of water stagnant in the river bed.
The structural remains are broadly comparable to the water management structure exposed at Vanagiri near Kaveripattinam (Poompuhar).
“The large-sized bricks and constructional characteristics seen here are suggestive of an Early Historic/Sangam period structure.