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ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM POONDI

Poondi, Tamilnadu, India

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The Archeology Museum at Poondi is unique as it features the prehistoric heritage of this area. Reportedly it is the only museum in India which is situated at the prehistoric site. Many artefacts such as hand axes, cleavers, scrappers, discoids, borers and core material found in and around Poondi are exhibited in this museum. Apart from the paleolithic tools, microlith implements, neolithic, celts, megalithic potteries, sarcophagi, three legged urn, iron implements and fossil remains of wood, snail and leaves are the other important exhibits.

Suggested time duration

2 Hours

Crowded Period

Weekend

Best Season To Visit

June to October

Do's & Dont's

  • Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.

  • Don't touch the articafts.

Architecture

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Timings

Day Start Time End Time Adult Entry Fee Child Entry Fee
All Days
10:00 AM 05:00 PM
  • Friday is Holiday

Transport Connections

Name Distance Contact Number
TNSTC Bus Depot
11.1 KM 1800 419 4287
Tiruvallur Railway station
13.3 KM 9445061324
Chennai International Airport
48.8 KM 044-2256 1122

What to Carry

Carry Water Bottle & Food

Suitable For

Adults Elderly Children

Facilities

Toilets First Aid

Parking

Parking is Available for 10 Cars

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Moovur 4.3 KM

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ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM POONDI

Archeology Museum, Poondi, Poondi Road, Poondi, Tamil Nadu, India

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