TNPSC Thervupettagam

Petrified fossil – Jharkhand

March 4 , 2025 9 hrs 0 min 60 0
  • Geologists have unearthed a rare and well-preserved petrified fossil at Rajmahal Hills near Barmasia village in Pakur district.
  • It is estimated to be around 100-145 million years old.
  • The fossil of this magnitude was the first in situ discovery in not only Jharkhand but also the country.
  • The group of explorers discovered an around 20ft tree, divided into 14 parts.

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