Vol. 1, Issue 7, Part I (2015)

Abstract
Archaeological studies in Tamilnadu is a multifaceted one, which includes the study of varied cultural features. The diffusion of various cultural features led to the prosperity of ancient Tamil country. The unearthed materials due to their uniqueness exposed the socio-cultural status of the ancient Tamil people. In Tamilnadu Iron age followed closely the heels of Neolithic period and there is no any cultural hiatus between them. Of all the other cultual periods, Iron age was considered much more important as it is a period of introduction of metal technology i.e., Iron. The introduction of iron resulted in the development of socio-cultural and economic condition of the ancient Tamil country.