Art And CultureGS1-Indian Heritage And Culture
Gujarat's Dinosaur Fossil Park Faces Neglect
The Dinosaur Fossil Park and Museum in Gujarat faces issues including overgrown vegetation and broken exhibits.
October 28, 2024
Key Points
- 1The Dinosaur Fossil Park and Museum in Balasinor, Gujarat has overgrown vegetation.
- 2The museum has faced power outages and broken exhibits.
- 3The site is being considered for the UNESCO geo-heritage tag.
- 4The excavation work commenced in January 1983.
- 5The possibility of the discovery of a new species of dinosaurs in Gujarat had sparked international interest in the 90s.
Important Terms
Dinosaur Fossil ParkBalasinorGujaratMuseumFossils
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