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Tamils Colony In Egypt 300 BC Berenice Red Sea

Tamils were the forerunners of Hitties,Elamitites,Incas and Mayas.

Evidence of Tamil presence has been found in Oman and other areas surrounding it.

There had been vigorous trade going on between Tamils and people of the rest of the world due to the strong Naval, power,especially the Cholas.

The traders were called Thisai Vanigar Einootruvar,Corporation of 500 Traders.

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Salient points.

1.The Tamils had a business corporation, consisted of businessmen who traded within

1450 Nagappatinam Tamil Bell In New Zealand

This Business corporation was called ,in Tamil,திசை வணிகர் ஐந்நூற்றுவர், meaning 'the Five Hundred Business Group for All Directions(East, South, West and North)

They traveled throughout India and abroad in pursuit of Business.

They contributed to the Kingdom, at times of war, food and other materials free of cost to the forces.

Considering the facts that,

Ramayana refers to Cookes' Island, New Zealand in detail,