Facial reconstructions reveal appearance of men from ancient Indian civilization

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Facial reconstructions of two men from 2,500 years ago offer insights into a mysterious Indian civilization. The vivid reconstructions are based on two skulls found in urns excavated in 2021 at a burial ground in southern India, believed to be linked to the sophisticated Keeladi urban settlement. DNA analysis is ongoing to further understand the ancestry and characteristics of these ancient individuals, potentially connecting them to modern South Asian populations.


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