How to Cite: Vanitha, S., & Perundevi, B. (2022). History of Thiruverumbur region as revealed through archaeological excavations. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S6), 3809–3815. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS6.11507 International Journal of Health Sciences ISSN 2550-6978 E-ISSN 2550-696X © 2022. Manuscript submitted: 9 April 2022, Manuscript revised: 18 June 2022, Accepted for publication: 27 July 2022 3809 History of Thiruverumbur region as revealed through archaeological excavations S. Vanitha Department of History, Ph.D Research Scholar, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar *Corresponding author email: vanithasomaskanthan1979@gmail.com Dr. B. Perundevi Research Supervisor, Assistant Professor, Department of History, Arignar Anna Govt. Arts College, Musiri Abstract---Thiruverumbur is a neighbourhood in the city of Tiruchirapalli in Tamil Nadu. It was merged with the Tiruchirappalli Corporation in 2011. Erumbeeswara temple is located in the distance about 2km from Thiruverumber and about 12kms from Trichy. It is one of the revenue villages in Thiruchirapalli district of India state, Tamil Nadu. Erumbeeswarar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is of great antiquity. To analyse the Antiquity of Thiruverumbur, one has to study thoroughly the Geological Factors which shaped the destiny of Tiruchirappalli. In this paper an attempt is made to throw light on the history of Thiruverumbur revealed from the Archaeological Excavations at Tiruchirappalli Region. A detailed and analytical study of the excavations near Thiruverumbur reveal the antiquity of Thiruverumbur region. Keywords---excavations, paleolithic, neolithic tools, stone circles. Introduction Thiruverumbur is about five miles (8.05 km.) west to Tiruchirappalli. The temple has a romantic setting with a beautiful natural scenery overlooking the hill on which the temple stands. It is surrounded by a rich tract of paddy and plantains. This temple is of great antiquity. The legends say that Indra and other devas in the form of ants worshipped the Lord of the place and gained their salvation. Also Karan, brother of Trisiras, the great eponymous hero of Tiruchy, assumed the form of ant, adored the lord and attained His grace. Besides, Lakshmi, Agni, Muruga, and Agastya are said to have worshipped the Lord and gained their salvation.