Two lecturers discover ‘gigantic’ fossil site in South Kashmir
Kulgam: Two local teachers on Saturday claimed that they have discovered a gigantic fossil site in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district.
The site is close to Aharbal waterfall.
Reports said that a fossil site was discovered by two lectures namely Manzoor Javaid and Dr Rouf Hamza when they came across the site near famous tourist resort Aharbal waterfall.
Dr. Rouf Hamza informed Archaeological Department regarding the site and in coming days the scientists from the department are expected to visit there to scientifically authenticate the veracity of the fossil site.
Notably, the site is located at a distance of about two kilometers from Ahrabal Waterfall and the site is studded with thousands of fossil remains of diverse nature which got exposed due to weathering, construction of road and subsequent erosion.
It is being considered as the biggest finding in J&K in terms of occurrence, area, diversity and age of the fossils.
Interestingly most of the fossil sites have been discovered either by the foreigners or by the professionals. However, this is the only discovery in Jammu and Kashmir made by the amateur fossil hunters. (KNT)
