நம் தமிழரை நாம் அறிவோம் பாகம் 8 (why we need to adopt a different timeline for knowing tamilian )

The historical timelines of Tamil civilization often differ from mainstream world archaeological timelines due to various factors, including indigenous dating methods, traditional narratives, and gaps in archaeological validation. Here’s an in-depth analysis of why Tamilian history presents a different chronology:
1. Tamilian Timeline vs. Mainstream World Timelines
The traditional Tamil historical and puranic records suggest that Tamil civilization extends back tens of thousands of years, which challenges mainstream world history's dating methods. While modern archaeology relies on carbon dating, linguistic analysis, and material culture studies, Tamil records follow ancient texts, genealogical traditions, and astronomical references.
2. Reasons for Different Timelines
A. Sangam Age & Its Traditional Dating
B. Lemuria/Kumari Kandam Hypothesis
This challenges mainstream archaeology, which does not recognize Lemuria as a historical reality but acknowledges rising sea levels around 10,000 BCE, which aligns with Tamil traditions.
Poompuhar (a submerged city off Tamil Nadu's coast) has been dated to around 6000 BCE, possibly indicating an earlier civilization.
C. Astronomical & Epigraphical Evidence
Tamil texts like Tolkappiyam and Sangam literature contain astronomical references that date events to 10,000+ years ago.
Ancient Tamil epigraphy, such as the Adichanallur (1500 BCE) and Keezhadi (3345 BCE) sites, suggests an advanced civilization much older than previously thought.
D. Megalithic & Dravidian Continuity
Tamil civilization has deep roots in the South Indian megalithic culture (1500 BCE-300 CE), connecting it to the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC).
Some scholars argue that Tamils and Dravidians could be pre-Indus Valley settlers, meaning their civilization might be older than 3000 BCE
3. Supporting Archaeological & Historical Evidence
1. Keezhadi Excavations (Sivagangai, Tamil Nadu)
The site shows evidence of an urban civilization dating to at least 600 BCE, challenging the notion that South India was less developed during this period
2. Poompuhar Submerged City
ancient port city, potentially dating back to 6000 BCE or earlier.
This aligns with Tamil literary sources describing Kapatapuram and Poompuhar as major cities destroyed by ocean floods.
3. Adichanallur Megalithic Site (Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu)
Excavations reveal burial urns, weapons, and advanced metallurgy dating back to 1500 BCE.
Suggests a well-developed civilization, possibly Dravidian and Tamil-speaking.
4. Indus Valley-Tamil Connection
Many scholars propose that Tamil and Dravidian languages are linked to the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC).
IVC (2600-1900 BCE) shows Dravidian linguistic elements, and post-IVC migrations could have influenced the Tamil region.
4. Puranic Evidence Supporting Tamil Antiquity
1. Tamil Connection to Mahabharata & Ramayana
Tamil Nadu is mentioned in Mahabharata and Ramayana, referring to Pandya, Chera, and Chola dynasties.
The sage Agastya, who is said to have brought Vedic culture to the South, is deeply connected to Tamil literature.
2. Tamil Traditions & the Lost Land of Kumari Kandam
Sangam literature describes Pandiyan kings ruling over Kumari Kandam, which had 49 regions and three capital cities before being lost to the sea.
Purana sources like Skanda Purana also mention Tamil lands beyond current geographical boundaries.
3. Shiva and Murugan Worship - Pre-Vedic Influence
Tamil traditions worship Murugan (Kartikeya) and Shiva in ways that predate Aryan-Vedic influence, indicating a unique and ancient religious system.
This differs from mainstream history, which often prioritizes Vedic and Aryan migration theories over Tamil indigenous traditions.
5. Conclusion: Tamil Civilization’s Unique Timeline
Tamil history follows a different chronological framework, incorporating puranic stories, oral traditions, and astronomical references, unlike standard archaeological timelines.
Archaeological sites like Keezhadi, Adichanallur, and Poompuhar provide evidence of a much older civilization than previously thought.
The Kumari Kandam theory, though debated, aligns with global climate events around 10,000 BCE.
Indus Valley-Tamil connections suggest that Tamil culture might be a continuation or even a predecessor of Harappan civilization.
Thus, Tamil history differs from global timelines due to indigenous dating traditions, lost landmass theories, and emerging archaeological discoveries that challenge mainstream narratives.
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