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Ancient Tooth Reveals Secrets of Tamil Nadu Civilization

8/25/2025

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Researchers in Tamil Nadu are studying a 2,500-year-old tooth to reconstruct ancient faces from Kondagai.
Evidence indicates an independent urban civilization in southern India, showcasing literacy and trade.
DNA analysis is ongoing to explore the ancestry and migration routes of Keeladi's residents.
Facial reconstructions suggest Middle-Eastern and Austro-Asiatic ancestries, necessitating further research.

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Story summary

Researchers in Tamil Nadu are studying a 2,500-year-old tooth to reconstruct ancient faces from Kondagai.
Evidence indicates an independent urban civilization in southern India, showcasing literacy and trade.
DNA analysis is ongoing to explore the ancestry and migration routes of Keeladi's residents.
Facial reconstructions suggest Middle-Eastern and Austro-Asiatic ancestries, necessitating further research.