HARYANA, INDIA—The Indian Express reports that an archaeological site estimated to be 1,600 years old has been discovered over an area of two acres in the Yamunanagar district of northern India's state of Haryana. Banani Bhattacharya of the Haryana Archaeology Department and Dhuman Singh Kirmach of the Haryana Saraswati Heritage Development Board said that more than 30 coins, bricks, pottery, and remains of a statue have been found, along with a possible fort and temple. To read about the development of yoga practice in ancient India, go to "The Pursuit of Wellness: Balance."
1,600-Year-Old Settlement Found in Northern India
News November 30, 2021
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