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Why in News:
- Archaeologists have unearthed remains of a 5,200-year-old Harappan settlement near Kutch, 1.5 km from Juna Khatiya, an early Harappan mass burial ground.
Key Findings:
- The discovery includes a skeleton, pottery artifacts, and animal bones on a hillock called Padta Bet, indicating a network of small Harappan settlements linked to Juna Khatiya.
- The findings suggest Juna Khatiya served as a common burial site for nearby settlements.
- The presence of a skeleton within the settlement at Padta Bet hints at changing burial practices over time, possibly related to the Late Harappan era.
- Pottery, animal bones, and other items suggest domestication and agricultural practices.
- The artifacts, including semi-precious stone beads and ceramic objects, point to the residents’ lifestyle, and trade.
