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Ancient child skeleton, nicknamed 'Pangpond,' unearthed in Thailand, rewriting prehistory
13 Sept 02:03Key points summarised by AI
- Archaeologists unearthed 'Pangpond,' the oldest human skeleton in Thailand, a child estimated to be over 29,000 years old, in Din Cave within Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park.
- This groundbreaking discovery significantly rewrites Thailand's prehistory, pushing back the timeline of human occupation by tens of thousands of years into the late Pleistocene era.
- The meticulous excavation revealed a deliberate and ritualistic burial, offering invaluable insights into the ancient inhabitants' cultural practices and respect for the deceased.
- The find provides crucial evidence for understanding human adaptation and survival in Southeast Asia's ancient Sundaland landmass, documenting the evolution of societies from hunter-gatherers to farmers.
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