The Economic Times

The Pompeii of Madhya Pradesh: Unlocking the secrets of Ujjain's 42 skeletons

Forty-two skeletons discovered at Kumhar Tekri in Ujjain remain an archaeological mystery. These ancient remains were found in diverse positions, with some buried and others cremated. Shell jewelry and urns were unearthed alongside the human remains from the 3rd century BC. Excavating the nearby Vaishya Tekri stupa could provide vital clues about these ancient people.