A figurine resembling an African elephant has been found at Tarighat, in India.
Unearthing of terracotta figurines of elephant at 2,500-year-old Tarighat site at Durg district is being believed as another indication that complements connection of Chhattisgarh’s ancient traders with South Africa. Archaeologists claim Tarighat was one of the richest international trading centres in central India.
They feel that the shape of elephant figurine is indisputably like those found in South Africa.
However, with Indo-Scythian and Indo-Greek coins excavated, the site is said to be not only one of the richest trading centres of import-export in Chhattisgarh, but also a hotspot of affluent lifestyle. Earlier, figurines of Giraffe-like animal and women with unique-knotted hairstyle excavated from the site supported the idea of traders having some connection with South Africa.
Story: Rashmi Drolia, The Times of India | Photo: The Times of India
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