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| Raiyoli fossil park | |
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| Type | Fossil Park |
| Location | Balasinor, Gujarat |
| Area | 25,000 sq. feet |
| Created | 1981 |
| Operated by | Government of Gujarat |
Raiyoli fossil park[1] also known as Balasinor Dinosaur Museum[2], is located in Balasinor in Gujarat. The Raiyoli Dinosaur Site was first discovered in 1981 & the fossils at the Raiyoli Site are more than 65 million years old. The park also has an interpretation center for dinosaur fossil park. Fossils can be seen on the rocks of the park. It is also said to be World’s 3rd largest Dinosaur Fossil Site.[3]
History
[edit]During the 1980s, paleontologists stumbled upon fossilized fossils in the Rayioli village of Balasinor. This discovery prompted many excavations and large-scale research in the region, which yielded proof of more than 13 species of dinosaurs that had inhabited the area some 65 million years ago. The Balasinor Fossil Park today has life-sized models of these ancient animals. Among the notable discoveries was the Rajasaurus Narmandensis, a powerful, meat-eating dinosaur with thick legs and a distinctive crested horn. The "Rajasaurus" name means "King of Narmada," with "Raja" meaning the royal crest and "Narmandensis" associated with the nearby Narmada River. This is part of the same meat-eating family as the Tyrannosaurus Rex.[2]
Research
[edit]Researchers, after piecing together the evidence in Raiyoli, believe that Gujarat is home to one of the largest clutches of dinosaur hatcheries in the world. At least 13 species of dinosaurs lived there, for more than 100 million years until their extinction 65 million years ago. The soft soil made hatching and protecting eggs easier for the animals. Many researchers call them the best-preserved eggs in the world after the ones found in Aix-en-Provence in France.[4]
These fossilised dinosaur remains have triggered what tourism officials of the Gujarat state call "Dinosaur Tourism". Princess Aaliya also called the Dinosaur Princess conducts guided tours of the fossil park.[4][5]
Another notable discovery in the village of Dholi Dungri, bordering Balasinor taluka, was that of Sanajeh indicus, a primitive madtsoiid snake that likely preyed on sauropod dinosaur hatchlings and embryos.[5][6]
References
[edit]- ^ undefined; Editor, Insights (2024-10-28). "Dinosaur Fossil Park and Museum". INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation. Retrieved 2025-05-07.
{{cite web}}:|last2=has generic name (help) - ^ a b "Balasinor Dinosaur Museum". gujrattourism. Retrieved 2025-05-07.
- ^ "Raiyoli | District Mahisagar, Gujarat, India | India". Retrieved 2025-05-07.
- ^ a b "The wonders of India's Jurassic Park". 2010-05-11. Retrieved 2025-05-07.
- ^ a b Mehta, Neha Dixit,Vishal. "Meet India's Dinosaur Princess". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 2025-05-07.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Wilson, Jeffrey A.; Mohabey, Dhananjay M.; Peters, Shanan E.; Head, Jason J. (2010-03-02). "Predation upon hatchling dinosaurs by a new snake from the late Cretaceous of India". PLOS Biology. 8 (3): e1000322. doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.1000322. ISSN 1545-7885. PMC 2830453. PMID 20209142.