With immense pride and unmatched satisfaction, I have declared to the world: “The Iron Age began on Tamil soil!” Based on results from...
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin declared that scientific testing proved the Iron Age began on Tamil soil more than 5,300 years ago.
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With immense pride and unmatched satisfaction, I have declared to the world:
“The Iron Age began on Tamil soil!”
Based on results from world-renowned institutions, the use of iron in Tamil Nadu dates back to the beginning of 4th millennium B.C.E., establishing that iron usage was prominent in South India over 5,300 years ago.
What was written in our ancient literature is now becoming scientifically proven history, thanks to the meticulous efforts of our #DravidianModel Government.
The history of the Indian subcontinent can no longer overlook Tamil Nadu. In fact, it must begin here!
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin declared that scientific findings from world-renowned research institutions establish that the Iron Age originated on Tamil soil. Dating results confirm that iron usage in Tamil Nadu traces back to the beginning of the fourth millennium BCE, proving widespread metal utilization over 5,300 years ago. Stalin asserted that these discoveries transform descriptions in ancient Tamil literature into scientifically verified historical reality through systematic government sponsorship.
The Chief Minister stated that conventional historiography of the Indian subcontinent can no longer marginalize peninsular developments, insisting that regional chronologies must occupy central status. Archaeological excavations conducted under the Dravidian Model administration deployed advanced laboratory dating to investigate early habitation layers. The recovered artifacts prove that local populations developed advanced pyro-technological capabilities to manufacture iron tools, revolutionizing agriculture and settlement structures across prehistoric South India.
Stalin expressed deep pride in presenting these empirical conclusions to the global academic community. He credited dedicated archaeological teams for executing meticulous excavations that brought these landmark findings to light. The state government affirmed its ongoing resolve to finance scientific excavations, ensuring Tamil Nadu's ancient heritage is acknowledged internationally through indisputable scientific documentation.