Ancient Indian skeleton still waiting for home
Summary
A 1,000-year-old human skeleton found in India is awaiting a decision on where it will be placed. The lack of a final resting location is due to ongoing disputes between Indian authorities.Key Facts
- The skeleton, estimated to be 1,000 years old, was found in Vadnagar, India.
- Archaeologist Abhijit Ambekar found the skeleton in a cross-legged position in a pit.
- Ambekar believes that the skeleton might belong to the Solanki period, a dynasty which ruled parts of Gujarat from 940 to 1300 CE.
- The skeleton is still without an official place to reside because of arguments between officials.
- The skeleton is currently kept in a simple shelter, exposed to the elements and without security.
- A total of 9,000 artifacts, including this skeleton, have been discovered in Vadnagar between 2016 and 2022.
- A nearby museum set in a $35m complex, does not house the skeleton despite featuring its photo.
- Vadnagar, where the skeleton was found, has evidence of human settlements dating back over 2,000 years.
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