This just in:

State PCS




State PCS - Rajasthan (RAS)

  • 23 Aug 2025
  • 2 min read
  • Switch Date:  
Rajasthan Switch to Hindi

Discovery of Fossils in Jaisalmer

Why in News? 

Workers excavating a pond in Fatehpur, Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, may have uncovered fossils of a winged reptile from the Jurassic period, potentially 180 million years ago, which could redefine the fossil landscape of western India. 

Key Points 

  • About: Villagers discovered a "large bone-like structure" and stone fossils as hard as wood, with geologists estimating the creature to be 8 to 10 feet long, and the structure itself measuring 6 to 7 feet. 
    • Experts believe these remains might be vertebrate fossils, possibly from a flying herbivorous dinosaur. 
  • Significance: The fossils may represent the first flying reptile discovered in the Lathi Formation of Jaisalmer. 
    • The Lathi Formation is renowned for its abundant fossil deposits, providing valuable insights into life during the Jurassic period (around 180 to 200 million years ago). 
    • This discovery would add a new dimension to the region’s fossil map, complementing previous findings from Akal and Thaiyat, which are also believed to be from the dinosaur era. 
    • Teams from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and Geological Survey of India (GSI) are set to examine the fossils in detail to determine their exact age and species.

close
Share Page
images-2
images-2