Korkai is a small village in the Srivaikuntam taluk of Thoothukudi district in Tamil Nadu, India. It was called Pandya-Kavada in the Kapatapuram in Kalithogai. It is situated about 3 km north of the Thamirabarani River and about 6 km from the shore of Bay of Bengal.

Nestled in the beautiful district of Thoothukudi lies the historic town of Korkai, an ancient gem steeped in rich culture and history. The town served as the capital of the Early Pandyan Kingdom, and its importance as a centre of trade and commerce is evident even today.

2024年1月31日 · Korkai was an ancient port city located in the present-day Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu. It was an important port in the Chera kingdom and served as a major trade center for the region. Korkai was known for its exports of pearls, spices, and textiles. It was also a major center for Buddhist and Jain learning.

2018年2月1日 · When the Greek, Egyptian, Chinese and Roman travelers and merchants visited Korkai, the ancient seat of the Pearl Fishery, they found the industry fully developed and carried on in a scientific...

Korkai is a small town in Thoothukudi district. In ancient times this was the capital of the Pandya dynasty. The Thamirabarani River flows through it. The town was famous for fisheries. Ptolemy refers Korkai as Kolkhai and it is an emporium. The Periplus refers the …

The document discusses the ancient port city of Korkai in Tamil Nadu, which was an important center of pearl trade during the Sangam period. Korkai served as the capital and major port of the Pandyan kingdom.

Korkai is a small village in Srivaikuntam Taluk of Tuticorin district. It is situated at a distance of 3 km to the north of the river Tamaraparani. The sea originally had receded about 6 km to the east. The river Tamaraparani skirted this town in ancient days.

2021年3月6日 · Korkai, the ancient historical village abound to Eral taluk (formerly Srivaikuntam) in Thoothukudi, is located three-kilometers north of river Thamirabarani and less than 8 kilometers from the...

Korkai was the capital, principal center of trade and important port of the Early Pandyan Kingdom. At that time, it was located on the banks of the Tamiraparani River and at the sea coast, forming a natural harbour.

The early historic Pandya country was famous for its supply of pearls. The ancient port of Korkai, in present-day Thoothukudi, was the centre of the pearl trade. Written records from Graeco-Roman and Egyptian voyagers give details about the pearl fisheries off the Gulf of Mannar.