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The enormous sized capstone being lifted by crane. Credit: Indian Express |
The Telengana Archaeology Dept has excavated one of the world's largest capstones of a megalithic burial at Narmeta village in Siddipet district in the state of Telengana.
The stone is 6.70 mtr in length and weighs to around 40 tons.
The area comprises of 50 ancient megalithic burials. The grave yields have been sent for DNA test. D.Ramulu Nail, the Asst Director Telengana Archaeology. S.S.Rangacharulu and Dr.K.Padnabha were responsible for the discovery of the large megalith and for the lifting of the capstone.
Source: The Indian Express.
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