Ancient Fossil Sites in India and the World

India and the world are home to several extremely ancient fossil sites that provide important evidence of the evolution of life on Earth.

The Salkhani Fossil Park in Uttar Pradesh, estimated to be around 1.4 billion years old, is considered one of the oldest fossil parks in the world.

The Ghughwa National Fossil Park in Madhya Pradesh, approximately 65 million years old, is India’s first fossil park and holds great geological significance.

These sites are invaluable for understanding geological and evolutionary history, offering deep insights into the development of life on Earth.