12th Century Chera era Check Dam discovered in Palani, Tamil Nadu.
The 12th
Century Chera Era check dam has been discovered by Archaeological team near
Palani, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu.
The check
dam was found across the Amaravathi River at saminathapuram n Palani block, it
is described as an “Engineering marvel “.
It was
constructed by residents of Kadathur village during reign of Cher King Veera
Naryanan in 1157 AD, as per a stone inscription on the check dam.
It is
constructed to divert surplus water from Amaravathi to kadathur for irrigation.
About
Amaravathi River:
It is a
tributary of River Cauvery, which originates in Western Ghats in Manjampatti
valley between Anamalai and Palani Hills. It runs for 282 km and confluences at
Thirumukkoodal near KArur to River Cauvery.
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