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Answer the following briefly:

List out the features of Megalithic Burial types.


megalithic burials had very distinct characteristics.

The burials were created by large stones for the dead people


Along with the skeleton of the dead person, grave goods such as iron objects, carnelian beads and bronze objects were also placed.


Those burials which do not have human bones were known as memorial bones as they contain only grave goods.


The megalithic burials are classified as dolmens, cists, menhirs, rock-cut caves, urn burials and sarcophagus.


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