Phetchaburi: Thai archaeologists have discovered two ancient Indian gold rings, believed to be between 1,900 and 2,100 years old, during a dig in the country's central Phetchaburi province, state media reported on Saturday. The remarkable find was made at the Don Yai Thong archaeological site in Ban Lat district, as reported by local broadcaster Thai PBS World.

According to Anadolu Agency, archaeologists unearthed the gold rings while sifting through ancient human bones and artifacts. One of the rings was inscribed with ancient Indian script, revealed Phanombut Chantarachoti, director general of the country's Fine Arts Department. The inscription is thought to be in ancient Brahmi and to have belonged to a merchant caste in India.

The department also noted that other artifacts and ancient decorative items with the ancient Brahmi script have been discovered at other archaeological sites in Klong Thom district of Krabi province and Khao Sam Kaeo in Chumphon province. These findings suggest the historical significance of trade and cultural exchange between India and Thailand.

The two gold rings are currently preserved at the Phra Nakhon Khiri Museum in Ratchaburi province. Due to threats from groundwater and rainfall affecting the bronze artifacts and human bones, officials have expedited the collection process to safeguard these valuable historical items.