Korkai Port

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Korkai, the ancient Port City of the Pandya Kings of the Sangam period, now identified with the village Korkai (Srivaikundam taluk of Thoothukudi Dt.) has attracted the attention of scholars, historians and archaeologists for more than a century. Although Korkai is recognised as an ancient Port City, it's precise location is still a point of conjecture. Korkai is now remote village, situated 5 km inland. In this article, an attempt is made to locate the port based on field exploration, folk beliefs, and coastal geology and geomorphology.