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Chatra: A team of archaeologists from the state unit of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) recently discovered an ancient megalith site in Hurnali village, located in the temple town of Itkhori in the district, has sent a proposal to its Delhi office for its conservation. Megaliths are large prehistoric stones which are erected at burial sites in memory of the departed. Superintending archaeologist Shiv Kumar Bhagat who led the ASI team which conducted a survey of the site while talking to TOI over phone from Ranchi, said, “Once we get the go-ahead from our Delhi office, work will begin for conservation of the site. Once that is done, researchers and students can conduct research work here. We will also set up some basic facilities so that visitors can come to this site.” ....
What We Know About The Junapani Stone Circles The Junapani stone circles are located about 10 kilometres northwest of the city of Nagpur in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The stone circles consist of boulders. Most are true circles, but some are more oblong. The boulders are basalt and appear to have been transported from a considerable distance. The stone circles are sepulchral, meaning that they mark burial places. The deceased were probably buried within the stone circles and covered with stony material. There are some circles that were not covered with material and appear to be circles that were constructed for a clan or family burial, which were ultimately left unused. There are over 150 stone circles in India, which were probably constructed between 1000 BC and about 300 AD. ....