Kodumanal is an archaeological site located in the Erode district of Tamil Nadu, India. It is significant for its historical and cultural importance, particularly in understanding the early Iron Age and the megalithic culture of South India.
Kodumanal was an important industrial and trade center from the Iron Age to the early historic period (circa 3rd century BCE to 3rd century CE). It was strategically located on the ancient trade route that connected the Tamil region with the west coast of India.