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Bankura's Ancient Secret: 30 Crore-Year-Old Glossopteris Fossils Unearth Pre-Dinosaur Life
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300 Million-Year-Old Fossils in Bankura: Unearthing Earth's Pre-Dinosaur Past
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27-02-2026, 15:06
300 Million-Year-Old Fossils in Bankura: Unearthing Earth's Pre-Dinosaur Past
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Bankura preserves 300 million-year-old Glossopteris plant fossils, predating dinosaurs.
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The Paschim Rarh Itihas O Sanskriti Charcha Kendra in Ailukandi houses these ancient relics.
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Glossopteris fossils, found globally, provide key evidence for the Gondwana supercontinent theory.
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These fossils offer insights into prehistoric climate, forests, and environmental changes in Rarh Bengal.
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The center, open Tuesday-Sunday (4-8 PM) with free entry, also features a library for researchers.
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