{
  "id": 6384184,
  "title": "Rare wheel-like stone unearthed at Megalithic burial site in Keralam’s Kannur",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/rare-wheel-like-stone-unearthed-at-megalithic-burial-site-in-keralams",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T05:11:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/rare-wheel-like-stone-unearthed-at-megalithic-burial-site-in-keralams-kannur/article71443680.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "During an archaeological investigation in Kuzhummal-Peralam, Kannur, Kerala, a rare wheel-like stone with a central post hole was discovered. This find is located at a site where seven Megalithic umbrella stones, or kudakkals, have already been documented by the Kerala State Department of Archaeology. Additionally, a hat stone, another Megalithic monument, was also unearthed during the survey. The wheel-like stone's unusual association with the umbrella stones presents a significant discovery, though its exact function and significance cannot be determined due to the site's disturbed condition and unclear spatial context. The Department of Archaeology plans to undertake a scientific investigation and restoration of the seven umbrella stones, which are expected to begin soon. These kudakkals, consisting of four upright stone slabs supporting a domical capstone, are a distinctive burial monument associated with the Megalithic period and found in various districts across Kerala. The restoration of these monuments aims to preserve the historical context for future generations.",
  "summary": "Further investigation, detailed documentation, and contextual analysis would be necessary to determine the function and significance of the stone and whether it was directly associated with the Megalithic burial assemblage, says archaeologist",
  "key_points": [
    "Rare wheel-like stone with central post hole found at Megalithic burial site in Kannur, Kerala.",
    "Seven Megalithic umbrella stones, known as kudakkals, documented at the same site.",
    "Department of Archaeology to investigate and restore the seven kudakkals."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The discovery of the wheel-like stone alongside Megalithic umbrella stones in Kannur presents a significant find that could shed new light on the historical context of Megalithic burial sites in Kerala.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}