Guwahati, Sept. 2 -- A significant archaeological discovery in northern Mizoram near the Manipur border has unearthed over 700-year-old human bones, including skulls and femurs, potentially reshaping the history of the Mizo people, the heritage conservation organization INTACH said on Tuesday.

The find, which breaks the record for the oldest skeletal remains in the state, was announced by Rin Sanga, convenor of the Mizoram chapter of INTACH, during a press conference. Sanga stated that the organization plans to conduct an in-depth study of the skeletons to re-examine Mizo history.

The skeletal remains include nine human skulls, several femurs, and other bones. In addition, ancient artifacts such as a 'dao' (traditional knife) and broken...