Cuddalore :

In a rare discovery, researchers from the Annamalai University history department have found a 2,200-year-old stone mace head at Marungur village near Neyveli.

It is believed that ancient people used the mace as a tool for both hunting and agricultural purposes. The wooden staff attached to the mace head allowed the tool to be used as a weapon.

Sivaramakrishnan, an assistant professor hoped that further research would lead to more findings.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Tamil Nadu / by Express News Service / March 18th, 2015