Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Keezhadi excavations? 1. The archaeological site is located along the banks of the Kaveri river. 2. Carbon dating from the site has challenged the traditional 300 BCE start date of the Sangam Age.

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2 only — Statement 1 is incorrect because Keezhadi is located along the banks of the Vaigai river in the Sivaganga district, not the Kaveri. Statement 2 is correct as AMS dating of Keezhadi artifacts has pushed the estimated start of the Sangam Age back to between 580 BCE and 800 BCE, challenging the traditional 300 BCE timeline.

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