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"textContent": "A 2,500-year-old megalithic burial site has been unearthed in Virli Khandar, Bhandara district, Maharashtra. The excavation revealed unique burial structures, artifacts, and an unusual arrangement of inverted pottery, offering new insights into ancient funerary practices.",
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