Episode 37 Mysterious Adventures In India

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Mysterious Adventures In India

Story: 1 The Disappearance Of The Indus Valley Civilization

Larger and older than the ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations combined, the Indus Valley Civilization thrived for thousands of years. Until it vanished seemingly over night without explanation.

It was a highly advanced society with indoor plumbing and sewage systems. But to this date, there are no definitive answers to the questions posed in this episode. Listen and find out if this story is myth or a real mystery!

Story: 2 The Ghost Village Of Kuldhara

Here’s another tale of people mysteriously abandoning a village in the western part of India. Established around 13th century, it was once a prosperous village inhabited by Paliwal Brahmins. It was abandoned by the early 19th century.

Local legend claims, it was because of persecution by the Jaisalmer State’s minister Salim Singh. The escaping villagers placed a curse on the town so that Salim Singh could never prosper from it. Is this ancient tale true or not?

Story: 3 The Lost Treasure of Khamath Singh

Did a warlord really pillage every monastery he could find for his insatiable and feverish love of gold? And did he really get the twisted comeuppance legend tells us of? Enjoy this final venture into the deep mysterious past of India to find out!

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