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Don Quixote: Hunt for author Cervantes' remains narrows

The author of Don Quixote died in 1616 and is considered one of Spain's most important literary figures.

His burial was recorded at the Convent of Trinitarians in Spain's capital but the exact location is unknown.

Experts say the work of exhuming and analysing any findings is expected to take several months.

Read entire article at BBC