[2] Perumbalai has gained local and national attention recently due to discovery of hundreds of artifacts dating back to the 6th century BCE.

[2][3] The artifacts unearthed include terracotta figurines, sherds with geometric symbols and potteries with well-levigated clay.

Stalin, released a report of the diggings and finds by S. Paranthaman and R. Venkata Guru Prasanna in June 2024.

[8] Excavations are ongoing and may find important clues to ancient Tamil civilization.

[9] However, experts have warned that these endeavours have taken on a political turn and may lead to culture wars.