Ancient Gold Rings Reveal India-Thailand Trade | Dublin News

Archaeologists in Thailand have uncovered two gold rings—dating back 2,000 years—alongside human remains at the Don Yai Thong site, one inscribed with ancient Indian script reading “the one protected by Pushya,” hinting at celestial beliefs and possible ties to ancient India. The site, from Thailand’s Iron Age, has yielded eight skeletons and luxury items, suggesting elite burials. A plain gold ring found with the inscribed one may indicate the owner was a Vaishya caste merchant, pointing to early trade links between Southeast Asia and India. The excavation, set to conclude in a month, will soon display these treasures to the public, offering a window into a sophisticated, interconnected ancient world. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/45606f43234fd715