Sekta Archaeological Living Museum
The excavations have unearthed many findings about the proto-Meitei people. The cultural practice of the Meiteis of Sekta, burying their dead in graves, was revealed. During the excavations, other buried essential items of social and economic life were also found. These excavations of the burial cum habitation area dated to late centuries BC. The archaeologist and historians have been able to reassess the historical link to the people of Ancient Manipur (Antique Kangleipak). According to an evaluation, more than one group of people lived within exclusive burial areas depending on their occupation in the burial mound. The excavations were divided, stratification wise, to 7 cultural periods in succession. The findings include different types of urns, containing several funerary items and a relic casket. The funerary items are made of copper, brass and iron. The relic casket is made of bell metal.