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Fossil-like remains found in Megha village, spark dinosaur era speculation. Geological Survey of India to examine the site, marking the fifth such discovery in the region.
Vertebrate fossils, potentially related to the Jurassic Era, found in Megha Village of Fatehgarh sub-division. (ANI)
Fossil-like remains, including a large bone-shaped structure, were unearthed in a village in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district on Wednesday, sparking speculation that the site may be connected to the prehistoric dinosaur era.
These unusual stone formations and bones resembling a large skeletal structure were found in Megha village, around 45 kilometres from Jaisalmer, by locals while digging near the lake.
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The Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Fatehgarh, along with the Tehsildar, visited the site and examined the remains.
A resident, who informed the authorities, said that a skeleton-like structure, possibly a dinosaur spine, was found near the lake.
“At the lake, we saw what looked like skeletons and stones with imprints. I realised these could be ancient remains, so I contacted the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and the administration,” NDTV quoted Shyam Singh as saying.
Experts told NDTV that the remains are very likely dinosaur fossils; however, it’s difficult to draw a conclusion before scientific tests.
Geologist Narayan Das Inkhiya, who inspected the site, said the remains could very likely be dinosaur fossils. “It’s very possible these are dinosaur fossils. They appear to be medium-sized, with fossils and what might be the remains of a wing. It’s difficult to confirm without further study, but once the Geological Survey of India (GSI) team arrives, we can scientifically determine their age and historical context.”
“Jaisalmer’s rock formations, with marine and freshwater deposits, date back 180 million years to the Jurassic age when dinosaurs thrived,” he added.
After the discovery, a large crowd of villagers gathered at the site. One resident who photographed the remains said, “While digging around the lake, villagers noticed what looked like ancient remains. We photographed them and sent the images to the district administration and archaeology department.”
Paleontological remains have been discovered in Jaisalmer over the years, including bone fossils in Thiyat, a dinosaur footprint, and a well-preserved dinosaur egg found in 2023.
The discovery near the ancient lake in Megha village is believed to be the fifth dinosaur-related find in the region. The area has been sealed off for the Geological Survey of India (GSI) to carry out a scientific examination and verify whether the remains are indeed dinosaur fossils.
- Location :
Rajasthan, India, India
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