Arikamedu Ruins Walk

Overview

Step back in time on an immersive walk through Arikamedu ruins, a 2,000-year-old Indo-Roman trading port by the serene Ariyankuppam River. This hidden archaeological site reveals layers of pottery shards, brick structures, and stories of ancient maritime trade linking Tamil lands to Rome. - Discover the ancient Roman trade connection at Arikamedu, one of South India’s most significant archaeological sites. - Learn how Tamil and Roman merchants exchanged glassware, amphorae, beads, and spices. - Observe the ruins of brick structures, vats, and warehouses, while connecting them to maritime history. - Engage in conversation around archaeological processes, excavations, and what these fragments reveal. - Enjoy the calm of the riverfront landscape, often missed by tourists. - Reflect with your guide on how trade, culture, and history are woven into the land.