I unveiled the statue of Sir #JohnMarshall, former Director-General of the ASI, at Chennai Egmore Museum Complex today on his birth anniversary....
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin unveiled Sir John Marshall's statue in Chennai, celebrating his historic role in discovering the ancient Indus Valley Civilization.
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I unveiled the statue of Sir #JohnMarshall, former Director-General of the ASI, at Chennai Egmore Museum Complex today on his birth anniversary.
Sir John Marshall, who discovered and announced the #IndusValleyCivilisation to the world, opened a new chapter in Indian archaeology. His discovery dismantled the false notion that Sanskrit is the foundation of everything and led to the Dravidian hypothesis, reshaping our understanding of the ancient Indian subcontinent forever.
We will continue to strengthen and advance the path he paved for uncovering the true history of our land.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin unveiled a bronze statue of Sir John Marshall, former Director-General of the Archaeological Survey of India, at the Chennai Egmore Museum complex on his birth anniversary. Honoring Marshall's pioneering legacy, Stalin stated that the discovery and global announcement of the Indus Valley Civilization a century ago inaugurated a transformative chapter in Indian archaeology, fundamentally revolutionizing the understanding of the ancient subcontinent's history.
Stalin emphasized that Marshall's scientific excavations dismantled the flawed notion that Sanskrit constituted the sole foundation of Indian civilization, opening scientific pathways toward the Dravidian hypothesis. He noted that modern excavations at Keeladi, Sivagalai, and Korkai continue to validate this ancient heritage, revealing deep technological and cultural connections between ancient Tamil society and early urban settlements. The Chief Minister pointed out that objective archaeological inquiry remains essential to counteract unscientific historical revisionism.
Pledging continuous state support for deep archaeological research and field excavations, Stalin affirmed that his administration will persistently advance the scientific path pioneered by Marshall. He declared that Tamil Nadu will tirelessly unearth and celebrate the true antiquarian history of the land.