Context:
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has sent nearly 5,000-year-old human skeletons excavated from Rakhigarhi in Haryana for DNA analysis, anthropological examination, and facial reconstruction. The study aims to provide insights into the ancestry, health, lifestyle, and physical appearance of people belonging to the Harappan Civilization.
Explanation:
- Rakhigarhi (Haryana) is the largest known site of the Indus Valley Civilization (IVC)/Harappan Civilization in India and one of the most important archaeological sites in South Asia.
- The Harappan Civilization flourished around 2600–1900 BCE and is known for urban planning, drainage systems, trade networks, and standardized weights and measures.
- Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is the premier organization responsible for archaeological research, excavation, and conservation of heritage sites in India.
- Burial practices, grave goods, and cemetery remains are important archaeological evidence for understanding social organization, beliefs, and cultural traditions.
- Paleo-environmental studies reconstruct past climate, vegetation, and ecological conditions to understand how ancient societies adapted to their environment.
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Rakhigarhi Skeletons