On the afternoon of April 24, local officials reported that the remains - presumed to be human - were found scattered throughout the cave.

According to a representative from the Heritage Management Department under Nghe An’s Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, initial assessments based on the cave’s topography, geomorphological characteristics, and artifacts such as seashells and broken pottery suggest the area may have once been an ancient human dwelling.

However, experts emphasize that a more precise determination of the anthropological features and the age of the remains and artifacts will require sample collection for radiocarbon (Carbon-14) dating, alongside consultation with archaeological specialists.

Specialized teams have proposed that local authorities immediately cordon off the site and preserve its original condition to protect the integrity of potential archaeological evidence.

The Heritage Management Department further noted that should experts confirm the site as an archaeological location, an excavation plan will need to be formulated to investigate further and reach conclusive findings.

The discovery began on April 23, when local residents found two skeletal remains near the entrance of the cave and promptly notified local authorities. Nghia Thanh Commune Police and relevant forces quickly arrived at the scene to assess the situation.

Thien Luong