In the future, archaeologists would like to develop the cave so that the public can visit it.
Chief archaeologist Kannika Premjai explained to the Bangkok post that most of the paintings represented people who chased animals like monkeys or deer using arc and arrows. According to him, red ocher and paintings are a symbol of power and blood. In 2022, more extensive excavations begin. The latter reveal seeds, animal bones and shells, indicating that men have one day inhabited in this cave.
A skeleton found in a cave with a particular position
And that's not all: specialists have also discovered the remains of a child Homo sapiens, aged 6 to 8 at the time of death. It was discovered in a particular position: tight and tense legs and arms along the body. According to archaeologists, this indicates that the corpse was enveloped before being buried.
“” “It is a revolutionary discovery that will reshape our understanding of the ancient human presence in Southeast Asia. The careful burial and the associated objects provide valuable information on the rituals and the daily life of these former inhabitants ”, said Phnombotra Chandrajoti, Managing Director of the Department of Fine Arts, in a press release.
Understanding the migration courses of the first men
The skeleton has since been nicknamed Pangmond. Ashes and coal were also discovered alongside the skeleton, which indicates that a fire was on during the burial, certainly to discourage wild animals from approaching the body, or even to eliminate the smell of decomposition.
Tham Din's cave would have been occupied by humans for a very long time. This discovery once again highlights the importance of this kind of discoveries to understand how the first men dispersed on the planet.
Source: LiveSciencece
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