Arikamedu

A historical site and a place for all history-buffs located on the outskirts of Puducherry, Arikamedu is a bridge between Roman and Indian architecture. An archaeological site maintained by the Archaeological Society of India, As you enter the site, you will come across ancient columns, walls, and mortars standing tall along the Ariyankuppam river with dilapidated French Jesuit Mission buildings dating back to the 18th century. Interestingly, Arikamedu had an urban settlement between 1000 BC to 100 AD.