The article refers to the Skeleton Lake in India. For other references, please see Skeleton Lake (disambiguation).

Skeleton Lake is a Perspective view of the Himalaya and Mount Everest as seen from space looking south-south-east from over the Tibetan Plateau. (annotated version) The Himalaya (the Himalayan Range) is a mountain range in Asia, separating the Indian subcontinent on the south from the Tibetan Plateau on the north. The proper... Himalayan Lake Clearwater, Ontario, Canada A lake is a large body of water, usually fresh water, surrounded by land. Large lakes are sometimes referred to as inland seas and small seas are sometimes referred to as lakes. For examples (of saline lakes): the Great Salt Lake, and the Dead Sea. The... lake in Roopkund in Uttaranchal (उत्तरांचल) became the 27th state of the Republic of India on November 9, 2000 after a relatively short and peaceful struggle by its people in the 1990s, having previously comprised part of Uttar Pradesh. Uttaranchal borders Tibet in the north-east... Uttaranchal (itself formerly part of Uttar Pradesh (उत्तर प्रदेश ﺶﯦﺩﺮﭘ ﺮﺗﺍ) is the fifth largest and the most populous state in India. The administrative and legislative capital is Lucknow and the judicial capital is Allahabad. Other notable cities include Agra... Uttar Pradesh), The Republic of India is the second most populous country in the world, with a population of more than one billion, and is the seventh largest country by geographical area. India has grown significantly, both in population and in strategic importance in the last two decades. The Indian economy is... India, the location of about three to six hundred Skeleton is also a winter sport: see skeleton (sport). In biology, the skeleton or skeletal system is the biological system providing support in living organisms. (By extension, non-biological outline structures such as gantries or buildings may also acquire skeletons.) Skeletal systems are commonly divided into three types - external (an... skeletons. The location is uninhabited and is located at an altitude of about 5,029 metres. The skeletons were discovered in 1942 was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). Events January January 1 - World War II: The word United Nations is first officially used to describe the Allied pact. January 2 - World War II: Manila is captured by Japanese forces. The Japanese Admiral stays in... 1942 when stumbled upon by a park ranger. At that time it was believed that the people died from an An epidemic is generally a widespread disease that affects many individuals in a population. An epidemic may be restricted to one locale or may even be global (pandemic). An outbreak of a disease is defined as being epidemic, however, not by how many members or what proportion of the population... epidemic, This entry refers to the geological term landslide. For the words political usage, see landslide victory. A landslide is a geological phenomenon which includes a wide range of ground movement, such as rock falls, deep failure of slopes, and shallow debris flows, see flow. Although gravity acting on an... landslides or a This article is about snowstorms. For the computer game developer, see Blizzard Entertainment Blizzards are characterized by high winds and blinding precipitation Sudden blizzards can cause terrible damage to infrastructure as well as the danger to human life. A blizzard is a severe weather condition characterized by low temperatures and... blizzard. The Radiocarbon dating is the use of the naturally occurring isotope of carbon-14 in radiometric dating to determine the age of organic materials, up to ca. 50,000 years. Basics Carbon has two stable isotopes: carbon-12 (12C), and carbon-13 (13C). In addition, there are tiny amounts of the... carbon dating from samples collected at that time in the Centuries: 19th century - 20th century - 21st century Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s - 1960s - 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s Years: 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 Events and trends The 1960s was a turbulent decade of change around the world. Many of the trends of... 1960s vaguely indicated that the people were from the (11th century - 12th century - 13th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 12th century was that century which lasted from 1101 to 1200. In the history of European culture, this period is considered part of the High Middle Ages. Events Song dynasty loses power... 12th century to the (14th century - 15th century - 16th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 15th century was that century which lasted from 1401 to 1500. Events Renaissance affects philosophy, science and art. The New Monarchs come to power in France, England, Portugal and Spain. Rise of... 15th century

In 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. It was designated the: International Year of Rice (by the United Nations) International Year to Commemorate the Struggle against Slavery and its Abolition (by UNESCO) Elections were held in 73 countries during 2004. See a list of elections... 2004 a team of Indian and European scientists set off to the location to gain more information on the skeletons. Braving bitter cold weather and thin air, the team uncovered vital clues including jewelry, skulls, bones and a preserved body.

Genetic fingerprinting or DNA testing is a technique to distinguish between individuals of the same species using only samples of their DNA. Its invention by Sir Alec Jeffreys at the University of Leicester was announced in 1985. Two humans will have the vast majority of their DNA sequence in common... DNA tests on the bodies revealed that there were two groups of people, a short group (probably local porters) and a taller group who were closely related. Though the numbers were not ascertained, it is believed that three hundred to six hundred people perished. Radiocarbon dating is the use of the naturally occurring isotope of carbon-14 in radiometric dating to determine the age of organic materials, up to ca. 50,000 years. Basics Carbon has two stable isotopes: carbon-12 (12C), and carbon-13 (13C). In addition, there are tiny amounts of the... Radio carbon dating of the bones also accurately pinpointed the time period to be in the ( 8th century - 9th century - 10th century - other centuries) Events Beowulf might have been written down in this century, though it could also have been in the 8th century Reign of Charlemagne, and concurrent (and controversially labeled) Carolingian Renaissance in western Europe Viking attacks on Europe begin Oseberg ship burial The... 9th century predating the earlier inaccurate tests.

After studying fractures in the skulls, the scientists in There is also Hyderabad, Pakistan, a city in Sindh province in Pakistan. Charminar, a major landmark of Hyderabad Hyderabad, the 5th largest metropolis of India [1], is the capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is known for its rich history and culture with monuments, mosques, temples, a rich... Hyderabad and London — containing the City of London — is the capital of the United Kingdom and of England and a major world city. With over seven million inhabitants (Londoners) in Greater London area, it is amongst the most densely populated areas in Western Europe. Founded as Londinium, the capital of... London concluded that the people died not of disease but of a sudden Categories: Stub | Weather ... hailstorm. The hail stones were as large as The cricket ball is a hard, solid ball with an interior of cork and a leather case with a slightly raised sewn seam. For mens cricket, the ball must weigh between 5.5 and 5.75 ounces (155.9 and 163.0 g) and measure between 8 13... cricket balls, and with no shelter in the open Perspective view of the Himalaya and Mount Everest as seen from space looking south-south-east from over the Tibetan Plateau. (annotated version) The Himalaya (the Himalayan Range) is a mountain range in Asia, separating the Indian subcontinent on the south from the Tibetan Plateau on the north. The proper... Himalayas all of them perished. Furthermore with the rarefied air and icy conditions, many bodies were well preserved. With landslides in the area, some of the bodies made their way into the lake.

What is not determined is the location to which the group was headed. There is no historical evidence of any trade routes to This article is on Historic Tibet. Tibet can also refer to the Tibet Autonomous Region. Tibet (Tibetan : བོད་, (Bod) pronounced Pö, Chinese: 西藏, pinyin: Xīzàng) is a region of Central Asia and the home of the Tibetan people. With an average elevation... Tibet in the area or any places of pilgrimage.

External links

• "Fathoming the ancient remains of Roopkund" (http://www.icast.org.in/news/2004/jun04/jun29ha.html), by Anikat Alim, icast.org.in
• "Roopkund - The Lure of Indian Wilderness" (http://www.junglelure.com/roopkund.htm), junglelure.com
• "Roopkund lake skeletons may be of Indian origin" (http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/jan252005/n24.asp), Deccan Herald, January 25 is the 25th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 340 days remaining (341 in leap years). Events 1327 - Edward III becomes King of England. 1494 - Alfonso II becomes King of Naples. 1533 - Henry VIII of England secretly marries his second wife Anne Boleyn. 1554... 25 January 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. Events January Iraqi police officers hold up their index fingers marked with purple indelible ink, a security measure to prevent double voting. Worldwide aid effort continues to develop in response to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. January 3... 2005.
• "Documentary on Roopkund Lake tragedy" (http://ww1.mid-day.com/entertainment/television/2004/october/95815.htm), Mid-Day, October 29 is the 302nd day of the year (303rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 63 days remaining. Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II, Eastern Roman Emperor in Constantinople. This unifies the two branches of the House of... 29 October 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. It was designated the: International Year of Rice (by the United Nations) International Year to Commemorate the Struggle against Slavery and its Abolition (by UNESCO) Elections were held in 73 countries during 2004. See a list of elections... 2004.