Arikamedu was an important trade centre around 2200 and 1900 years ago.

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Arikamedu was a prominent trade centre between 2200 and 1900 years ago. It was located in the southern part of Puducherry, on the right side of the Ariyankuppam river. It was an important harbour in the early Roman era. The three main groups that inhabited this area were Romans, Cholas, and French. It was an important port between the first and second centuries BC. Initially, it was a fishing village, but the community became a port town as trade grew. Arikamedu conducted inland business with Alagankulam, Kaveripattinam, Musiri, and other cities.

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