{{Short description|Indian historian (1940–2025)}} {{Multiple issues| {{Notability|1=Academics|date=May 2022}} {{More citations needed|date=October 2025}} }} {{Use dmy dates|date=October 2025}} {{Use Indian English|date=August 2020}} {{Infobox person | name = Natana Kasinathan | image = | alt = | caption = | birth_name = Kasinathan | birth_date = {{birth date|df=y|1940|11|1}} | birth_place = Thoppalikuppam, South Arcot, Madras Province, British India | death_date = {{death date and age|df=y|2025|10|6|1940|11|1}} | death_place = | other_names = | occupation = Archaeologist, author | years_active = | known_for = Researching Tamil civilization | notable_works = }}
'''Natana Kasinathan''' (1 November 1940 – 6 October 2025) was an Indian historian, archaeologist, author and epigraphist who is known for his work on inscriptions of Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Stalin condoles death of epigraphist and archaeologist Natana Kasinathan|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/stalin-condoles-death-of-epigraphist-and-archaeologist-natana-kasinathan/article70131985.ece|work=The Hindu|date=2025-10-06|access-date=2026-01-30|issn=0971-751X|language=en-IN}}</ref> He graduated from University of Madras in 1967.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Natana Kasinathan, who led TN's first under-sea archaeological expedition, dies|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/natana-kasinathan-who-led-tns-first-under-sea-archaeological-expedition-dies/articleshow/124347861.cms|work=The Times of India|date=2025-10-07|access-date=2026-01-30|issn=0971-8257}}</ref> He served as the Director of the Tamil Nadu Archaeology Department, Government of Tamil Nadu.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/heritage/story/19960415-excavations-at-poompuhar-point-to-chola-ports-fabled-grandeur-833152-1996-04-15|title=Excavations at Poompuhar point to Chola ports fabled grandeur|date=15 April 1996|first=Nirupama|last=Subramanian|access-date=15 August 2020}}</ref> He is credited with reviving the inscriptions relating to early Tamil civilizations.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2013/jun/26/tamils-knew-language-in-10000-bc-itself-490604.html|title=Tamils knew language in 10,000 BC itself|newspaper=The New Indian Express|access-date=1 December 2016}}</ref> Kasinathan died on 6 October 2025, at the age of 84.<ref>{{cite web |title=Renowned archaeologist and epigraphist Dr. Natana Kasinathan passed away |url=https://www.inarchcenter.com/post/renowned-archaeologist-and-epigraphist-dr-natana-kasinathan-passed-away |website=Indian Archaeology Center |access-date=14 October 2025}}</ref>
== Discoveries == Rock Art at Mallachandram.<ref>{{Cite journal|title=Rock Arts of Tamil Nadu|url=http://210.212.62.26/pdf_files/books/Rock%20Art%20of%20Tamilnadu%20part%20022.pdf|journal=Rock Arts of Tamil Nadu|via=Tamil Nadu Government}}</ref>
== Journals == * Date of Early Tamil Epigraphs * Kumarikkandam and Harappan Civilization * The Unknown Sanskrit Poets of Pallava, Pandya, Chola Periods * The Role of Shepherds Through The Ages<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ulakaththamizh.org/JOTSAArticle.aspx?id=53|title=Natana Kasinathan, M.A : Journal of Tamil Studies|website=www.ulakaththamizh.org|access-date=1 December 2016}}</ref> * Kala : The journal of Indian Art History Congress 5 (1998–1999)<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fCL8pjd0JVMC&q=natana+kasinathan&pg=PA254|title=ABIA: South and Southeast Asian Art and Archaeology Index: Volume Three – South Asia|last1=Pieris|first1=Sita|last2=Raven|first2=Ellen|date=19 November 2010|publisher=BRILL|isbn=978-9004191488|language=en}}</ref> * Kalvettu, Journal of Tamil Nadu State Department of Archeology
== Books == * Ancient Industries of Tamil Nadu<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.chennaimuseum.org/draft/publn/publn.htm|title=Government Museum Chennai|website=www.chennaimuseum.org|access-date=1 December 2016}}</ref> * Thamizhar Panpattu Sitharalgal<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.teamfours.com/library/books/details/29448.html|title=Thamilar Punnpaattu Chitharallkal – Natana Kasinathan|website=www.teamfours.com|access-date=1 December 2016}}</ref> * Vanniyar Varalaru II (History of Vanniyars Volume II)<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2010/jun/21/vanniyar-community-sidelined-krishnasamy-125164.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161202170650/http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2010/jun/21/vanniyar-community-sidelined-krishnasamy-125164.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 December 2016|title=Vanniyar community sidelined: Krishnasamy|newspaper=The New Indian Express|access-date=1 December 2016}}</ref> * Thamizhar Kasu Iyal * ''Hero Stones in Tamilnadu''{{citation needed|date=July 2022}} * Tamils Heritage * Thonmai Thamizhum Thonmai Thamizharurum * Samana Thadayam * Muthil Mugizhdha Mutharaiyar
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