Why is This Himalayan Lake Full of Hundreds of Human Skeletons?

Roopkund Lake, also known as the Skeleton Lake, is a high-altitude glacial lake situated in the Indian Himalayas at an elevation of about 5,029 meters (16,499 feet). The lake is famous for the hundreds of ancient human skeletons found at its edge, which are visible when the snow melts. Discovered in 1942 by a British forest ranger, the skeletons have been a subject of fascination and mystery. Initially, it was believed that the remains were of Japanese soldiers from World War II. However, further studies revealed that the skeletons date back to around the 9th century. Research indicates that the people who died at Roopkund were likely pilgrims or travelers. The cause of death is believed to be a sudden and severe hailstorm, with hailstones as large as cricket balls, which caused fatal injuries. DNA analysis has shown that the skeletons belong to several different groups, including individuals of South Asian ancestry and some with Mediterranean ancestry, suggesting a diverse group of travelers. ___________________________________ The Mystery of the Skeleton Lake: Why Is Roopkund Full of Human Bones? Skeletons in the Himalayas: The Bizarre Tale of Roopkund Lake Why Are There Hundreds of Skeletons at the Bottom of This Himalayan Lake? Uncovering the Mystery of Roopkund: The Lake of Skeletons Hundreds of Skeletons Found in a Himalayan Lake – What Happened? The Chilling Story Behind Roopkund: The Skeleton Lake of the Himalayas Lake of Bones: The Dark Secret of Roopkund in the Himalayas Roopkund Lake: Why Does This Remote Himalayan Lake Hold Hundreds of Skeletons? The Skeletons of Roopkund: What Lies Beneath This Himalayan Lake? Death in the Himalayas: The Mystery of the Skeleton Lake Revealed #skeletonlake #roopkundlake #skulls #lakeslake #drishyam2 #ManishXjohn #mistory history _________________________________ if you like this video then subscribe to our channel for more interesting videos if video is helpful then hit like for algorithm ________________________________________________ Through this channel you will get femilier with a lot of topics and information we missed from history and past. This channel is all about education and you will learn interesting facts from around the world. A subscribe will be appreciated :)