Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology research solves the Roopkund lake mystery

Hyderabad | Wednesday | 21st August, 2019

Summary:

The study was conducted on the mysterious skeletons discovered over a decade ago around the Roopkund Lake in the Himalayas. Situated at over 5,000 metres above sea level in the Himalayas, Roopkund Lake has long puzzled researchers due to the presence of skeletal remains from several hundred ancient humans, scattered on the lake’s shores. Debunking mythsThe findings have also helped debunk various myths that surround the Roopkund Lake. According to the research, Roopkund Lake is located on a present day pilgrimage route to Nanda Devi Raj Jat which is held once every 12 years. Therefore the Roopkund Cluster A remains could be those of South Asian pilgrims..