Gold rings around 2,000 years old found during dig at Thailand archaeological site
Summary
Archaeologists found two gold rings about 2,000 years old at the Don Yai Thong site in western Thailand. The rings were discovered with human bones and are believed to be from an upper-class person during the Iron Age.Key Facts
- Two gold rings, around 2,000 years old, were found during a dig in Phetchaburi province, Thailand.
- The rings were discovered alongside human skeletons at the Don Yai Thong archaeological site.
- One ring had ancient Indian Brahmi script engraved on it, reading “pusarakhitasa,” linked to an auspicious zodiac sign.
- The other ring was plain and without any pattern.
- Experts think the rings’ owner might have been a merchant from the ancient Indian Vaishya caste.
- The site dates back to the Iron Age, around 1,500 to 2,500 years ago.
- Archaeologists have also found bronze and gold jewelry, pottery, and eight human skeletons.
- The excavation started earlier this year after residents discovered ancient bronze drum pieces nearby.
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