Amarnath Ramakrishna

Amarnath Ramakrishna is a prominent Indian archaeologist who previously served as the Director of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for Antiquities. He has been involved in significant archaeological findings, including the controversial Keeladi excavation in Tamil Nadu, which suggested the existence of an ancient civilization dating back to the 8th century BCE. His tenure at the ASI has been marked by debates over the dating and significance of archaeological discoveries in India, leading to recent tensions with the Tamil Nadu government and his subsequent removal from his position.