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Alagankulam Archaeological Site
An ancient port settlement at the confluence of the Vaigai river and the Bay of Bengal, excavated by the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology. Finds point to maritime trade with Rome from about the 1st century BCE to the 5th century CE, including Mediterranean Rouletted ware, amphorae sherds, Roman coins, ivory bangles, glass beads and Tamil-Brahmi inscribed potsherds. It is regarded as one of Tamil Nadu's key early-historic trade ports, sometimes compared with Keeladi.
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseAlagankulam
DistrictRamanathapuram
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Alagankulam Archaeological Site is planned from Alagankulam, one of the travel bases in Ramanathapuram district. Use Alagankulam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Alagankulam or nearby in Ramanathapuram, 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 Alagankulam Archaeological SiteSeasonal guide
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Today at Alagankulam Archaeological Site
Sunrise6:06 am
Sunset6:24 pm
Golden hour best light5:24 pm–6:24 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:24 pm–6:49 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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Alagankulam Archaeological Site — at a glance
TimingsOpen daylight hours; unenclosed excavation site with no ticket counter
Best timeOctober to March, during the cooler dry season
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Alagankulam Archaeological Site
Nearest town Ramanathapuram (~14 km); nearest railway Ramanathapuram (~14 km); Madurai Airport (IXM) ~110 km
Getting around Alagankulam Archaeological 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.
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Alagankulam Archaeological Site — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Alagankulam Archaeological Site?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Alagankulam Archaeological Site?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open daylight hours; unenclosed excavation site with no ticket counter.
How do I reach Alagankulam Archaeological Site?
Base yourself in Alagankulam or nearby in Ramanathapuram, 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 Alagankulam Archaeological Site?
About an hour.
What else is near Alagankulam Archaeological Site?
Nearby you can pair Periyapattinam (11.7 km), Ramalinga Vilasam Palace (14.4 km), Adi Jagannatha Perumal Temple (16.5 km), Erwadi Dargah (17.4 km).
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