Amaravathi river bed - Thanthoni

HISTORICAL BACKGROUNDS :

In the river bed of Amaravathi (Thanthoni) from the Karur-Trichi bridge upto the Railway bridge - Ancient coins, rings, precious archaeological objects are found. Rings, inscribed with names Kanan, Aethiran, Chattan, Chathu, Vel, Kuravan, ihittan, Mitiran, Veduvan, upasan, Tayanodalan were found. Not only that, Rings with Mitunan Kings on chariot, horse warrior and two elephants also were found.seals used for minting Roman Coins also were found. Once the place wherenow the river runs was a city Because of the importance of this place, the Tamil Nadu Government. Archaeological Dept. has proclaimed it as a monument.