Jaisalmer Paleontology: Fossil structures like dinosaurs were found during the excavation of the lake in Megha village of Jaisalmer. Experts are engaged in investigation. This discovery can further strengthen Jaisalmer in major fossil sites in India.
Jaisalmer News: History in Thar desert is once again seen opening its layers. Villagers have found such remains in Megha village of Fatehgarh area of Jaisalmer district, which everyone was stunned. During the lake cleaning and deep excavation, the locals saw a strange impression on bone -like structures and stones. From the elders of the village to the youth, everyone is considering it as the fossil of an ancient creature.
Stones scars and skeletons inside the lake
- First, Shyam Singh of the village took this discovery seriously and informed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) along with the administration. As soon as the information was received, the SDM reached the spot with the team and inspected the long structure and skeletal structure seen inside the lake. Shyam Singh says that the marks and skeleton made on the stones inside the lake appear to be like the spinal cord of a creature.
- Other people of the village are also very excited about this discovery. Ram Singh Bhati said that during the cleaning, he saw a long bone structure and impression on stones. It looks like the remains of a large organism. The villagers immediately took photographs and sent it to the administration and archeology department.
What is the possibility from a scientific perspective?
- Local geologist Narayan Das Iinkhia believes that this discovery is not simple. According to him, the structure visible here may be of dinosaurs or other ancient organisms. He also said that feathers like wings have been seen on the stones, which make it more interesting. However, the final confirmation will be possible only when the Geological Survey of India (GSI) expert team will conduct scientific tests.
- According to experts, the rocks of Jaisalmer are about 18 million years old. Geological history suggests that during the Jurassic period the region was surrounded by sea and dense forests, where giant dinosaurs used to roam.
Evidence has been found earlier in Jaisalmer
- Jaisalmer has been called the land of fossils of dinosaurs before. From the fossils of bones found in Thiat village, the footprints discovered here and the dinosaur egg found in 2023, make the area special scientifically. Now this discovery of Megha village can give Jaisalmer a strong place in major fossil sites in India.
- Curiosity among scientists is currently proud of this discovery and scientists are excited about its investigation. If it really prove to be the remains of dinosaurs, then it will be the fifth major discovery of Jaisalmer and another golden chapter will be added to the history of India’s Purastology.