Editor’s Note
This article reports on the discovery of valuable gems in a barren field in Devri, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, drawing crowds and on-site buyers. The information is based on local claims and has not been independently verified.
In Devri, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, villagers have been flocking to a barren field since morning, drawn by the discovery of beads (gems) from the soil. Each bead is reportedly valued at up to 25,000 rupees. Buyers are available on-site, paying based on color, quality, and weight.
In Jaitpur Doma village, Devri area, Sagar, a barren field has become a center of attraction. The reason is the discovery of precious gems believed to be around 500 years old. Villagers claim that each bead (gem) is worth up to 25,000 rupees.
These gems are now becoming a source of income for many villagers. According to historians, these gems could be about 500 years old. They believe that an ancient settlement once existed here, whose remains are now emerging from the ground.
Regarding the discovery of these beads, villagers say they might have been used in necklaces or ornaments during the Mughal period. However, this is not the first time such gems have been found in barren land. Previously, similar gems were reported in Silari village, Devri, and Madanpur village, Kesli.
Villagers describe the small, stone-like gems emerging from the soil as beads. They claim these beads are valuable, and so far, about 10 people have found them. Hoping for similar luck, many villagers are digging the soil in search of beads.
The price of one gem is reported to be up to 25,000 rupees. In hopes of finding gems, villagers arrive at the field from early morning. Women, men, and children are seen sifting through the soil in large numbers.
The most notable aspect is that villagers do not need to go anywhere to sell these beads. Buyers are available on-site. As soon as a villager extracts a gem from the barren land, buyers pay cash immediately after assessing its color, quality, and texture. The price of one gem is reported to be up to 25,000 rupees.
Regarding the entire matter, Prof. Nagesh Dubey, HOD of the Archaeology Department at Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar, said that this area could be historically significant. Based on preliminary studies, it appears that a settlement existed here about 500 years ago. At that time, people wore ornaments made of gems.
Prof. Dubey said that in scientific terms, these gems are called ‘manaka’ (beads). They were used to make ornaments. Over time, the settlement was abandoned, and after being buried under soil for centuries, these beads came to the surface due to rain and natural erosion. However, he also stated that their actual age can only be confirmed after detailed archaeological examination.