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Virli Khandar Excavation

April 30 , 2026 15 hrs 0 min 27 0

A new excavation at Virli Khandar revealed unique burial structures and artefacts.
It is a 2,500-year-old megalithic burial site located in the Bhandara district, Maharashtra.
Excavation found composite structures with stone circles and Menhirs, different from dolmen burials.
Pots were placed upside down in a systematic pattern over black cotton soil for stability.
Artefacts include a copper necklace, iron tools, carnelian beads, a gold earring and bone remains.
The site dates around 500 BCE, with cultural evidence ranging from 1000 BCE to 300 CE.