Tamil Nadu - Madurai   

7 feet cannon unearthed

Photo: K_Ganesan

VITAL FIND: The 7 feet long canon found while digging was under way at East Veli Street in Madurai on Tuesday. —

MADURAI: An ancient, seven feet long cannon was unearthed on the East Veli Street, near Albert Victor Bridge, here on Tuesday.

Drainage work

The Madurai Municipal Corporation has been carrying out stormwater drainage work in many parts of the city.

While the workers were engaged in digging a particular stretch, they spotted the cannon, covered by mud.

A historian who visited the spot said that the cannon made of wrought iron may weigh a little over 150 kg and could have been used in early 17 {+t} {+h} century.

Officials from the district administration requested the State Archaeology authorities to examine the cannon.

A police officer said that they were informed about its presence by local residents. Further investigation is on.

Printer friendly page  
Send this article to Friends by E-Mail

Stories in this Section

“Dravidian parties given up untouchability issue”
Breakthrough expected in S.S Colony murder case
Urban bias seen in credit outflow
New brand of mobile handsets launched
Power shutdown
7 feet cannon unearthed
Plan to open Anaiyur sandhai in the evenings
Compound walls for schools in ‘danger zone'
Madurai Today

Copyright © 2010, The Hindu. Republication or redissemination of the contents of this screen are expressly prohibited without the written consent of The Hindu