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A photograph of stone construction material in an outdoor yard. Several large grey granite slabs and carved circular pieces lie on the ground, including a flat disc with a central hole and ornate carved lotus-petal or floral relief panels. Wooden planks and timber pieces are scattered among them. Behind is a blue tarpaulin wall, a wooden fence, and palm trees under a bright sky. No people are visible.

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