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Scientists uncover a 200 km buried river channel under Prayagraj Sangam

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Published on 12 May 2026
Scientists uncover a 200 km buried river channel under Prayagraj Sangam

It could confirm Saraswati as more than myth

For centuries, the Prayagraj Sangam has symbolized the meeting of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the unseen mythical Saraswati. Now, researchers say they detected a massive buried river channel stretching about 200 km beneath the site. The physical evidence suggests there may indeed be a third river system under the confluence, reshaping how the legend is understood.

  • Scientists report a buried river channel of about 200 km
  • The finding lies beneath the Prayagraj Sangam area
  • It offers physical evidence supporting a third river beyond Ganga and Yamuna
  • The result may change scientific views of Saraswati symbolism
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