How a skeleton unearthed 70 years ago could reveal Varanasi’s past

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AdvertisementOn Tuesday, a team of experts specialising in ancient DNA collected samples from the skeleton for genetic and bio-archaeological analysis. (Special arrangement)Why was the box opened now? We selected a few well-preserved long bones that are suitable for ancient DNA testing. On Tuesday, the wooden box was opened and a team of experts specialising in ancient DNA collected samples from the skeleton. (Express Photo) On Tuesday, the wooden box was opened and a team of experts specialising in ancient DNA collected samples from the skeleton.