What to expect
Sembiyankandiyur Neolithic Site
An archaeological site where in early 2006 a polished Neolithic stone celt engraved with four signs resembling the Indus script was discovered by a local schoolteacher. Epigraphist Iravatham Mahadevan saw it as strong evidence that Neolithic Tamil Nadu and the Indus Valley people may have shared a Dravidian language. Later ASI excavations yielded Megalithic/Iron Age pottery, urns and bowls dated between roughly 300 BCE and 100 CE.
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Sembiyankandiyur Neolithic Site
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseSembiyankandiyur
DistrictMayiladuthurai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Sembiyankandiyur Neolithic Site is planned from Sembiyankandiyur, one of the travel bases in Mayiladuthurai district. Use Sembiyankandiyur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Sembiyankandiyur or nearby in Mayiladuthurai, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Sembiyankandiyur Neolithic SiteSeasonal guide
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Today at Sembiyankandiyur Neolithic Site
Sunrise6:01 am
Sunset6:21 pm
Golden hour best light5:21 pm–6:21 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:21 pm–6:46 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Sembiyankandiyur Neolithic Site — at a glance
TimingsOpen site; daylight hours
Best timeNovember-February for cooler weather
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Sembiyankandiyur Neolithic Site
About 12 km from Mayiladuthurai town; nearest railway Mayiladuthurai Jn (~12 km); nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~150 km
Getting around Sembiyankandiyur Neolithic Site
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Sembiyankandiyur Neolithic Site
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Nearby
What’s near Sembiyankandiyur Neolithic Site
heritageThe Bungalow on the Beach and Danish Governor's Mansions, Tranquebar 6.0 km · ~15 min by auto · straight line
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Sembiyankandiyur Neolithic Site — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Sembiyankandiyur Neolithic Site?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sembiyankandiyur Neolithic Site?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open site; daylight hours.
How do I reach Sembiyankandiyur Neolithic Site?
Base yourself in Sembiyankandiyur or nearby in Mayiladuthurai, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Sembiyankandiyur Neolithic Site?
About an hour.
What else is near Sembiyankandiyur Neolithic Site?
Nearby you can pair Amritaghateswarar-Abirami Temple, Thirukadaiyur (4.0 km), Ananthamangalam Anjaneyar Temple (5.7 km), Tharangambadi (Tranquebar) Town & Beach (5.9 km), Nagannathaswamy Temple, Keelaperumpallam (5.9 km).
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