Harappan-era skeletons found in Haryana
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The skeletons have been unearthed in India's Haryana state [Credit: Manoj Dhaka] |
Prof. Nilesh Yadav, co-director of the project, said this is the first time that skeletons have been recovered during the excavation in the village, which is 60 km from here in Hisar district. The excavation in the village started in 2012.
These skeletons are of two men, one woman and a child.
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South Korean scientists will examine the DNA obtained from the skeletons [Credit: Manoj Dhaka] |
The child's age was believed to be around 10 years. These skeletons will be sent to laboratory for DNA test, Yadav said.
Besides pottery with grains of food, bangles, toys, mini wheels and sling balls of different sizes have also been recovered from the excavation site.
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Archaeologists say the skeletons have been 'well preserved' [Credit: Manoj Dhaka] |
The excavation work was spread over an area of 50 acres and the archaeologists are still working on three mounds numbering 4, 6 and 7.
Source: The Times of India [April 15, 2015]
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