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Porkulam Megalithic Site

Porkulam Megalithic Site represents the prehistoric heritage associated with Porkulam near Kunnamkulam in Thrissur district, Kerala. Archaeological literature identifies Porkulam among the district's megalithic localities, while Kerala Revenue records verify Porkulam village and PIN 680542. The area is of interest to travellers and students exploring Kerala's ancient burial traditions and archaeological landscape.

DistrictThrissur
PIN Code680542
Place NamePorkulam Megalithic Site
Place TypeArchaeological Site
LocalityPorkulam
TalukKunnamkulam

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About Porkulam Megalithic Site

Porkulam Megalithic Site refers to the archaeological heritage documented around Porkulam, a village near Kunnamkulam in Thrissur district, Kerala. Published archaeological studies of the region identify Porkulam among Thrissur's megalithic localities, part of a wider concentration of prehistoric burial remains found around Kunnamkulam and nearby Cheramangad. Kerala Revenue records verify Porkulam village in Kunnamkulam taluk with PIN 680542.

The value of the place is primarily historical and educational. Megalithic sites in this part of Kerala help explain early burial practices, stone monument traditions and settlement patterns that predate the region's later historic monuments. The supplied source does not provide a verified visitor centre, ticketing system or precise monument coordinates, so none has been invented here. Travellers interested in visiting should confirm the exact accessible spot locally and take care not to disturb stones, earthworks or any archaeological material. Responsible behaviour is especially important at lesser-developed heritage locations.

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Porkulam Megalithic Site is an archaeological heritage locality near Kunnamkulam in Thrissur, Kerala, associated with the district's prehistoric megalithic burial tradition; precise visitor coordinates are intentionally omitted.

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Nammude Keralam Last checked 2026-08-08

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