In Malaysia, during an excavation, archaeologists unearth ancient artifacts dating back 16,000 years in prehistoric burials.

Over 70,000 artifacts have been discovered in Malaysia during a year-long investigation of an area that will soon be submerged. These findings include prehistoric burial skeletons dating back 16,000 years.

According to Live Science, the excavation of the site in Malaysia, as reported by the government-owned Bernama news agency, took place from March 2022 to October 2023.

In the Nenggiri Valley of Malaysia, caves were explored, but the site will be flooded in the near future due to the construction of a hydroelectric power plant.

Stone tools, pottery, and stone ornaments were discovered in the area, according to the source.

An archaeologist from the National University of Malaysia, Zuliskandar Ramli, informed Live Science that 16 people were discovered in 13 limestone caves across four locations.

According to Live Science, Ramli found that 15 of the 16 skeletons were in a "fully flexed" position, indicating a pre-Neolithic burial.

The Neolithic skeleton, dating back 6,000 years, was the outlier in the group of sedimentary layers in the cave.

A complete human skeleton, estimated to be between 14,000 and 16,000 years old, was discovered among the ancient finds in Gua Keledung Kecil.

Ramli informed Live Science that this skeleton is the most complete and oldest one found in a fully flexed position in the country.

According to Ramli, as reported by Live Science, many of the items discovered in the area were intentionally buried with the deceased as grave goods.

Examining skeletons found globally can frequently reveal more comprehensive narratives through additional exploration and examination.

The discovery of skeletal remains in the ruins of ancient Pompeii in Italy, announced in a press release in August, provided chilling details about the final moments of those whose remains were found.

"An archaeologist, Sophie Hay, previously stated to Planet Chronicle Digital in an email that the woman was between 35 and 45 years old while the man was much younger, between 15 and 20 years old. However, their relationship and social status are unknown."

Hays elaborated that the woman carried a purse and likely a small casket, both containing valuable items such as gold, silver, and bronze coins, engraved gemstones, pendants, and a pair of gold and pearl earrings.

Although we can determine the monetary value of the objects, we cannot ascertain their sentimental value to her or if they were truly hers. The items likely represented something significant in the moments of fear and confusion, whether for their financial worth or for their personal significance to her.

The completion of a hydroelectric power plant in Malaysia's Nenggiri Valley is expected by mid-2027.