August 01, 2026
Archaeologists in Thailand have discovered two gold rings believed to be around 2,000 years old at the Don Yai Thong archaeological site in the Phetchaburi province. The rings were found along side human skeletal remains during excavations at the an cient burial site. One of the rings bears an inscription in the ancient Brahmi script, one of India’s earliest writing systems. Experts believe the inscription means, ‘the one protected by Pushya’, referring to an auspicious star in Indian astrology. The second ring is a plain gold band. The discovery provides fresh evidence of the strong cultural and trading connections that existed between India and Southeast Asia.
DID YOU KNOW?
The Brahmi language was a fully developed system in 3BC and was used to inscribe announcements and documents during the reign of King Asoka.
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