Recently, archaeologists conducted the first-ever scientific dating of a sarcophagus (terracotta coffin), along with burial offer…

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Question

Recently, archaeologists conducted the first-ever scientific dating of a sarcophagus (terracotta coffin), along with burial offerings such as carnelian beads indicating trade contacts with northern regions during the Harappan period. The newly discovered site is:

  1. A. Kilnamandi
  2. B. Adichanallur
  3. C. Sivagalai (Correct answer)
  4. D. Rakhigarhi

Correct Answer

Option C — Sivagalai

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Sivagalai.

Key Points

  • The recently discovered site of Sivagalai in Tamil Nadu made news when archaeologists conducted the first-ever scientific (AMS radiocarbon) dating of a terracotta sarcophagus, along with Harappan-period trade evidence in the form of carnelian beads pointing to contacts with northern regions during the Harappan civilisation.