5,000-year-old Harappan skeletons found in India

The 5,000-year-old remains of four individuals from the Harappan civilization have been found in an ancient cemetery in northern India.

Jadhav said: “The skeletons of two adult males, a female and a child have been found. With the help of forensic experts, we will try to reconstruct their DNA. We tried doing the same with the help of a Japanese anthropologist five years ago, when a Harappan-era graveyard was discovered at Farmana village in Rohtak district, but failed. Now, scientists from South Korea, equipped with advanced technology, will attempt to reconstruct the DNA.” Malavika said they also found potteries and other belongings at the site.

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Story: Deppender Deswal, Tribune of India | Photo: Excavation Team