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Poompuhar is a submerged site in India, Asia. National Institute of Oceanography, India gives its chronology as “Early historic period; dates debated.” National Institute of Oceanography, India also records: “Port city.”
The Chola port of Kaveripattinam, with structures reported offshore.



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Compare the published evidence and its interpretations. “Consensus” records the mainstream account; “Alternative” identifies a competing interpretation, not an equally established conclusion. Estimates and unresolved questions remain qualified in the claim text.
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| Date | 300 BCE - 500 CE Early historic period; dates debated National Institute of Oceanography, India | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Port city National Institute of Oceanography, India | No claims found. |
| Method | No claims found. | No claims found. |
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 100 CE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 300 BCE - 500 CE; the underlying date is uncertain.
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