About Mattannur
Mattanur, also spelled Mattannur, is a major town, municipality, and an aerotropolis in Kannur district, Kerala, India. Mattanur is about 25 km east of Kannur and Thalassery.
Kannur Airport also known as Mattanur Airport is about 3 km from Mattanur.
Mattanur has a rich history. Historical remains ranging from the Stone Age to the Modern Age can be seen here and in the surrounding region. The Umbrella Stones and Nannangadis that are found in various parts of the municipal area show that Mattanur's history dates back centuries. Mesolithic implements and tools obtained from Nirmalagiri, just 5 km from Mattanur, and the discovery and excavations by Babington in 1823, of burials at nearby Bangala Motta Paramba, are pieces of evidence that humans existed in this area, even during the pre-historic periods.
Source : Wikipedia