A 66-million-year-old gastropod fossil was found at a 5,000-year-old settlement in Ankara
Source: Times of India
Category: Science
Region: UK
Published: September 15, 2026 at 08:40
๐ Summary
A 66-million-year-old gastropod fossil was unearthed at an Ankara archaeological site. This ancient creature lived during the Tethys Sea's final phases. Researchers are investigating how the fossil arrived at the Kulhoyuk settlement. The discovery connects the site's history to a much older geological past. This finding offers insights into the region's ancient landscape and inhabitants.