Dinosaur Fossil Park Raiyoli,Balasinor | Way to the Historical place in Gujarat

*Did you know that a small town called Balasinor in Gujarat is home to one of the largest dinosaur fossils sites in the world? No, you don’t. *At Balasinor, there’s a fossilized dinosaur nesting ground and a prehistoric burial ground. But, no one knows because no one talks about it. Moreover, no one thought that this could be developed as a tourist site or say a UNESCO Geopark. *Paleontologists believe that nearly seven species of dinosaurs lived here. In fact, researchers have uncovered fossils of about 10,000 dinosaur eggs, making Raiyoli village in Balasinor the third largest hatchery in the world. Did you know that a small town called Balasinor in Gujarat is home to one of the largest dinosaur fossils sites in the world? No, you don’t. At Balasinor, there’s a fossilized dinosaur nesting ground and a prehistoric burial ground. But, no one knows because no one talks about it. Moreover, no one thought that this could be developed as a tourist site or say a UNESCO Geopark. Dinosaurs Paleontologists believe that nearly seven species of dinosaurs lived here. In fact, researchers have uncovered fossils of about 10,000 dinosaur eggs, making Raiyoli village in Balasinor the third largest hatchery in the world. Previously in 2003, they also discovered a new species here, which belonged to the Tyrannosaurus Rex family. It was named Rajasaurus narmandensis which means a princely reptile from the Narmada. This site was discovered accidentally in 1981, when geologists were conducting a mineral survey of the area. Since then, this place has attracted scientists and tourists from around the world. Thankfully there’s one person who sees potential in this place. Aaliya Sultana Babi, the former princess of Balasinor who is considered the promoter and protector of the dinosaur legacy. In fact, she’s often called the Dinosaur Princess as she conducts tours to the site. She’s the only English speaking guide who knows about these fossils. At Balasinor, you can spot a part of a limb embedded in a rock, alleged fossil remains of skin and other bones and egg rings. Thaks, From: DESI PEDIA -Shyam Parasiya