Excavation
work in Poompuhar city has been in progress since 1910. The excavation
conducted by Indian Archaeological Department has revealed the existence
of several ring-wells (Urai kinaru) near the sea-shore. The Sangam
literature Pattinappalai of these wells.
The excavation has been
taken up near Champapathi Amman and Pallavaneswaram temples. The remains
of the various buildings have been found by the excavation in 1960-61.
Remains of a brick-building and a boat-jetty were discovered at Keezhaiyur
area-in Poompuhar. A water reservior and the remains of several buildings
were found. Relics of a sixty feet long Buddha Vihar with rectangular
rooms were discovered at Pallavaneswaram. The feet of Lord Buddha
(Buddhapadha) in Marble (limestone slab) was unearthed. This Buddha padha
in limestone resembles the marble feet got from Amaravathi and
Nagarjunakonda Buddhist sites in Andhra Pradesh. This Buddhapadam of the
size 3 1/2' x 2 1/2' has two feet holy symbols like lotus flower
Poorna-Kumbam and Swastikam. Several kinds of brick figures and copper
coins were also found.
These coins were of both rectangular and
circular shapes. The chola emblems of the tiger with upright tail and the
sun were engraved on them. These coins are considered to be those of
Karikala Cholan.
Recently Tamil Nadu Archaeologival Department
has discovered the remains of several buildings. The National Institute of
Oceanography, Goa and the Archaeological Department of Tamil Nadu
Government have undertaken off-shore exploration at Poompuhar. A museum
has been contributed by them.Special
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